The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
 BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
8V
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
CLHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118i
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
577 mi
BMW 118i
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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 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
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft