The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 27,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,000
 BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 118d
47 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
808 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft