The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
€ 26,700
€ 31,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
BMW 118i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.41 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
48 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
795 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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 TDI
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
