The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

€ 23,000
BMW 118i (04 - 07) BMW 118i
€ 26,900
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17) Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

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 118i is just 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
56.3
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)
102.4
167
166.4 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
BMW 118i (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.29 %
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DADA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

 REPLAY
22.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.99 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.65 lb/hp
18.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i
32 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.5 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft