The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,600
€ 23,900
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1423
1765
1995
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4239
2578
4292
4239 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
10 kg
0.72 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
300 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
300 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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9.82 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.67 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.82 kg/bhp
15.67 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 118d
63 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
51 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
704 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
435 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
