The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 35,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,600

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 118i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4310 lb
BMW 118i (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.86 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.91 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
17.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft