The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 30,600
€ 27,800
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 118d is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.35 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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23.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.22 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
107 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
