The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
€ 45,100
€ 31,000
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Audi S3 Sportback is 0.8 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.6
170.2
105.9
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
8V
Generation
F20
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
306 hp
168 hp
BMW 118i
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
▶ REPLAY
11.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.09 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
36 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 118i
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
526 mi
557 mi
BMW 118i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
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).
109.9 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
123.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
