The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 24,100
€ 32,300
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
169.8
166.9 in
Length
169.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
540 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 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).
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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
