The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 30,600
€ 28,500
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 1.4 cm longer and 2 cm narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1984
1421
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2636
4310
4324 mm
Length
4310 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1940 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
150 kg
10.1 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
141 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 bhp
108 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
320 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
124 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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10.53 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
BMW 118d
10.53 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
71 mpg
BMW 118d
59 mpg
71 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
673 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
126 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
105 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
