The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13)
€ 24,700
€ 30,800
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.29 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
120 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.03 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
