The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 34,500
 BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) BMW 118d
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron 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 118d.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70.3 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
56.2 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)
105.1
170
169.8 in
Length
170 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
148 hp
BMW 118d
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 118d

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
BMW 118d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
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
56 mpg  ( 63 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.)
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
63 MPGe
BMW 118d
15.3 lb
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
256 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
621 mi
BMW 118d
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).
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft