The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 29,500
€ 25,100
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
56.2
70.3
77.4
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
56.3 in
103.8
169.8
104.7
166.4
169.8 in
Length
166.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
30 mpg
BMW 118i
16 lb
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
249 mi
Range
398 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
