The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 24,100
€ 21,200
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
General
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 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
