The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 26,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
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
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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20.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
20.7 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
475 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
475 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
136.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 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
