The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 27,700
€ 31,500
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is just 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
105.9
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.24 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DKRF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
141 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
BMW 118d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 118d
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
734 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
734 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
