The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 30,600
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 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 xDrive (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.5 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 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