The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 35,500
€ 30,100
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 3.4 inches shorter.
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
12.31 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
396 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
178.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 118i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
