The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 32,800
 BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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 quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 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 quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 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
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.66 %
BMW 118d xDrive 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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
DBGA, DEJA, 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
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 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
1047 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft