The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 32,000
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) BMW 118d
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 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 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 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 2.0 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.67 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft