The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 25,600
 BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.04 %
BMW 118d (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
60 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
70 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft