The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 28,900

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 BMW 118d is just 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.1
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
167
166.4 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.57 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
125 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
555 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft