The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 26,400
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11) BMW 118d
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118d 5-door (07 - 11)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118d
52 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
704 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 118d
704 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118d
92.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft