The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 25,600
€ 27,800
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 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.03 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
21.65 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
504 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
