The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 42,000
€ 26,900
€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 S3 is 0.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi S3
BMW 118i
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.5
104.7
166.9
167.5 in
Length
166.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3
BMW 118i
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.73 %
General
Audi S3
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3
296 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi S3
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
Audi S3
11.1 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 118i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi S3
482 mi
499 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
125 kWh
Audi S3
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3
BMW 118i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
