The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 27,700
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 30,200
 BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.1 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
169.8 in
Length
170 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DKRF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
138 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
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 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
47 mpg
BMW 118i
37 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
522 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
522 mi
BMW 118i
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).
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft