The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘ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. The BMW 118d DPF is just 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.4 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.4 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 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 DPF
Audi A3 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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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