The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

€ 23,500
BMW 118d (04 - 07) BMW 118d
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 BMW 118d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
101.5
169
166.4 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
BMW 118d (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.47 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
120 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 118d
25.44 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d
42 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
727 mi
BMW 118d
555 mi
727 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118d
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft