The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 31,500

€ 33,700

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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. The BMW 118d is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.33 %

General
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8V
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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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