The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 28,400
€ 25,800
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 DPF
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 DPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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22.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.21 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d
44 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 118d
598 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 118d
109.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
