The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 32,300

€ 38,300

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘ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 is just 1.6 cm longer, 2 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1426
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
2690
4329
2637
4313
4329 mm
Length
4313 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1450 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1985 kg

Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.33 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
148 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 bhp
181 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
380 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
113 m
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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9.8 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.29 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
9.8 kg/bhp
8.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
58 mpg
BMW 118d
71 mpg
58 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
808 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
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
82.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
340 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1180 L