The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

€ 31,500
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118d
€ 27,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 30 TFSI.
BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
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
Blueprint BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)
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 30 TFSI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
BMW 118d xDrive 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.66 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19)

General

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118d
148 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 118d
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118d

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.46 lb/hp
BMW 118d
22.34 lb/hp
24.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118d
55 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
46 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 118d
751 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118d
88.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118d
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft