The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 26,300
€ 27,200
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.82 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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22.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22.93 lb/hp
22.7 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
43 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
