The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (15 - 17) vs. Audi S3 (08 - 12)

€ 24,700
BMW 118i (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 38,200
 Audi S3 (08 - 12) Audi S3
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200

ⓘ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, but the BMW 118i is 3.9 inches longer and 0.9 inches taller.
BMW 118i
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.1
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi S3 (08 - 12)
101.5
166.5
170.4 in
Length
166.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi S3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4442 lb
BMW 118i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.14 %
Audi S3 (08 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
Audi S3
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi S3
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BHZ, CDLA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
261 hp
Audi S3
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.92 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
12.92 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
28 mpg
Audi S3
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
439 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
439 mi
Audi S3
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).
161.1 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
161.1 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi S3
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft