The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118d 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 29,500
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.8 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAXC
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.82 lb/hp
21.23 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
32 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
