The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 15)
€ 55,900
€ 24,100
€ 55,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.6 cm longer, 3.5 cm wider and 1 cm lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
1411
1800
1966
1421
1765
1984
1800 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1411 mm
Height
1421 mm
2631
4335
2690
4329
4335 mm
Length
4329 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2010 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
210 kg
13.25 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DAZA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
395 bhp
at 5850 rpm
Power
134 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
395 bhp
134 bhp
BMW 118i
480 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 1350 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
480 NM
220 NM
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
57 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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4.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.26 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.01 kg/bhp
10.26 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
34 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 118i
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
412 mi
Range
598 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
412 mi
598 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 RS3 Sportback
157.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
189 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
425 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
360 L








1175 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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