The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) vs. BMW 118i (07 - 12)

€ 39,100
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,100
 BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 39,100
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 S3 Sportback is 2.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
101.5
169.4
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
169.4 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.65 %
BMW 118i (07 - 12)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BHZ, CDLA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
261 hp
141 hp
BMW 118i
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
258 lb‑ft
140 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

▶ REPLAY
13.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.95 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
13.26 lb/hp
20.95 lb/hp
BMW 118i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
28 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 118i
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
439 mi
540 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
161.1 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 S3 Sportback
161.1 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
320 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft