The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 23,000
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118i is 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.45 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft
