The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 28,800
€ 23,100
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118d is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.7 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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21.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.23 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
