The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)
€ 33,200
€ 24,100
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
490 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
