The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

€ 24,100
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) BMW 118d DPF
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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. The BMW 118d DPF is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)

General

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d DPF
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
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
125 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

456 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d DPF

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 2.0 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