The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 32,400
€ 24,800
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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, 0.9 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
102.4
166.8
170 in
Length
166.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.53 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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21.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.97 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118d
57 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
636 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118d
636 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
