The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,700
 BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.74 %
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
8P
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 automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft