The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro (04 - 08) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
€ 33,900
€ 24,800
€ 33,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
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
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BMW 118i
3549 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4619 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.59 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 3.2
BMW 118i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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14.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
14.37 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
22 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
16 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
355 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
355 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
