The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,400
 BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 DPF 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 DPF
BMW 118d
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
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 DPF quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
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 DPF
BMW 118d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.81 %
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

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

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
22.21 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118d
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
598 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 DPF
115.2 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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