The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 32,400
€ 23,100
€ 32,400
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 BMW 118d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
69.5
77
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
101.5
166.9
170 in
Length
166.9 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.83 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.11 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.97 lb/hp
24.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
49 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
636 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
106.1 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
