The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)

€ 29,300
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 30,800
 BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118d.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
14.38 %
BMW 118d xDrive (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
24.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.75 lb/hp
22.27 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
45 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 118d
40 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
598 mi
751 mi
BMW 118d
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
98.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
227 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 118d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft