The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 24,100
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.93 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
814 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
814 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
