The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 31,300

€ 24,800

€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 118d is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.42 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.3 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
673 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft