The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 24,100
€ 24,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.59 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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20.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
BMW 118i
20.95 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
