The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 32,000
€ 28,700
€ 32,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.85 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.27 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
751 mi
Range
583 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
583 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
