The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 21,700
€ 30,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
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
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.46 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
18.24 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
495 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
