The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 23,200
€ 24,100
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 BMW 118i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1421
1748
1934
1423
1765
1995
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4239
2578
4292
4239 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1340 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1765 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1845 kg
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.47 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-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
141 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 bhp
123 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
190 NM
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
190 NM
200 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 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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9.5 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
BMW 118i
9.5 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
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
540 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
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
115.6 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
