The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 35,500
 Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) Audi A3 3.2
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500

ⓘ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 and height, but the BMW 118d is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.62 %
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 3.2

▶ REPLAY
21.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.15 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.65 lb/hp
14.15 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
25 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
25 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
44 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
396 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
396 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft