The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 118d (04 - 07)
€ 24,500
€ 23,500
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
56
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 118d
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
25.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 118d
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
555 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
555 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
