The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d Steptronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 34,500
€ 24,300
€ 34,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
56
69.5
78.5
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
105.1
170
101.5
169
170 in
Length
169 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
F40
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 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
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118d
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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22.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.42 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
56 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
47 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
712 mi
BMW 118d
621 mi
712 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
86.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
206 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
