The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d DPF (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Tiptronic (04 - 08)
€ 24,100
€ 22,500
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118d DPF is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6.
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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 Sportback 1.6
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
120 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118d DPF
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
125 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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25.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.9 lb/hp
BMW 118d DPF
25.44 lb/hp
29.9 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 118d DPF
42 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
555 mi
Range
444 mi
BMW 118d DPF
555 mi
444 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
145.8 kWh
BMW 118d DPF
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d DPF
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
