The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

€ 31,300
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15) BMW 118d
€ 28,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 31,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200

ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4365 lb
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.33 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
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
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
23.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 118d
23.3 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118d
49 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
673 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 118d
673 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 118d
98.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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