The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 0.2 cm longer and 2.9 cm narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1421
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
1748
1934
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
1777
1966
1748 mm
Width
1777 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
2660
4239
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
2601
4237
4239 mm
Length
4237 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1955 kg
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.78 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

124 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

94 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.12 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
8.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
52 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
127 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
325 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1060 L