The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 20,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118d is 8.6 cm longer.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
1421
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2578
4238
4324 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1260 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
225 kg
15.15 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
101 bhp
Audi A3 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
148 NM
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6
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10.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.48 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.53 kg/bhp
12.48 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
50 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
673 mi
Range
503 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
503 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
128.7 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
162 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
