The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

€ 24,100
BMW 118i (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 24,000
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 118i is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
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 (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3869 lb
BMW 118i (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.62 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
89 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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