The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (11 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
BMW 118i (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.73 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
31 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft