The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)

€ 31,600
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 45,100
 Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18) Audi S3 Sportback
€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘ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 0.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the Audi S3 Sportback.
BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.3
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
Blueprint BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)
103.6
170.2
170.4 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4464 lb
BMW 118d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.83 %
Audi S3 Sportback S tronic (16 - 18)

General

BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
306 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

210 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3 Sportback

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21.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.09 lb/hp
BMW 118d
21.6 lb/hp
11.09 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
36 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
808 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118d
808 mi
526 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118d
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi S3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft