The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 32,000
€ 27,600
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118d is 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.37 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
46 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
