The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

€ 30,900
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 30,900
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

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
914 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
70 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft