The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 30,700
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 1.4 cm shorter and 2 cm wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1421
1785
1966
1421
1765
1984
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2636
4310
2690
4324
4310 mm
Length
4324 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1875 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.58 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
141 bhp
BMW 118d
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.07 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
13.03 kg/bhp
10.07 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
734 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
455 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
360 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
