The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 32,000
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118d is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (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 (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.05 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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
88.5 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft