The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12)
€ 31,300
€ 27,100
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
101.5
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.69 %
General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
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 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118d
141 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.3 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
673 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
