The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. BMW 118d (07 - 12)

€ 25,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
 BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 1.9 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 quattro (05 - 06)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (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 quattro (05 - 06)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
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 TDI
BMW 118d
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.07 %
BMW 118d (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
8P
Generation
E81
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 manual 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
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118d
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
632 mi
704 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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