The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and height, but the BMW 118i is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
BMW 118i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
30 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
526 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft