The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i (15 - 17)

€ 43,100
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 24,700
 BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 43,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Audi S3 Sportback is just 0.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 118i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
170.2 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.65 %
BMW 118i (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F21
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-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
134 hp
BMW 118i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 118i

Performance

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

243 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 118i
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
610 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft