The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 28,900
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.17 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F21
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 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
30 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
432 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
432 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
149.7 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
