The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 28,400

€ 24,000

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
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
104.7
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.57 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
89 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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