The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 27,700
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
11 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CYVB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
123 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
25.62 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
621 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
