The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18)
€ 28,600
€ 29,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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. The BMW 118d is just 0.4 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.8
170.2 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.1 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
132 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
21.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.73 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
734 mi
Range
609 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
609 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
