The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 24,700

€ 22,800

€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118i is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %

General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft