The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 21,700
€ 25,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
56
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.62 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
