The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 22,500
€ 25,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 is 5.9 cm longer, 1.4 cm wider and 0.7 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
1423
1765
1995
1430
1751
1933
1765 mm
Width
1751 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1933 mm
1423 mm
Height
1430 mm
2578
4286
2660
4227
4286 mm
Length
4227 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
1370 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.55 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 bhp
127 bhp
BMW 118i
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
148 NM
180 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
183 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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13.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.51 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
13.56 kg/bhp
10.51 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
37 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
444 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
