The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)
€ 27,700
€ 25,000
€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.75 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 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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22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.05 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
642 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
642 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
119.3 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
119.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
