The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 28,900
€ 28,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 118i
21 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
432 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
547 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
