The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 39,400
€ 28,400
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 e-tron is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
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
103.5
169.8
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
13.93 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
147 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 118i
No data
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
1553 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
1553 mi
634 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
30.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
30.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
