The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 29,300
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 28,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500

ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 118d 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F20
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.81 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118d
53 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
734 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118d
734 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
90.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
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