The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (15 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 24,100
€ 29,100
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.72 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
598 mi
Range
665 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
665 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
