The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

€ 25,600
BMW 118d (07 - 12) BMW 118d
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint BMW 118d (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
101.5
169
166.9 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
3164 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 118d (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.48 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
E81
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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 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