The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
€ 30,600
€ 24,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 g-tron is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
56.2
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
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
22.62 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
12.1 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
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
44 mpg
BMW 118i
15.3 lb
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
256 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 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














