The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 29,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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. The BMW 118i is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.2
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.9 %

General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 118i
44 mpg
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
36 mpg
city
16 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
610 mi
Range
249 mi
BMW 118i
610 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft