The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 23,000
€ 23,200
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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. The BMW 118i is 6.5 cm shorter, 1.4 cm narrower and 0.7 cm taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1430
1751
1933
1423
1765
1995
1751 mm
Width
1765 mm
1933 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1430 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4227
2578
4292
4227 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1730 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
4.04 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
127 bhp
at 5750 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
180 NM
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
180 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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10.28 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
10.28 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
426 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118i
426 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
176 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
