The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 23,700
€ 29,300
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118i
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
