The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 09) vs. BMW 118i (04 - 07)
€ 27,800
€ 23,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
56
69.5
78.5
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.4
169 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.71 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
138 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
22.65 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
32 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
665 mi
Range
426 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
426 mi
BMW 118i
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).
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).
138.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
