The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
BMW 118i (07 - 12)

General

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
E81
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 (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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
140 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
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.66 lb/hp
20.95 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
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
7 MPGe
39 mpg
BMW 118i
15.3 lb
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
256 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
256 mi
540 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
24.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
148 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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