The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)

€ 26,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 30,600
 BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600

ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CXSB, CZCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
22.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.22 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22.94 lb/hp
23.22 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
49 mpg
BMW 118d
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
673 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
673 mi
BMW 118d
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).
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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