The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 25,600

€ 23,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 118d is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.16 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.65 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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