The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 28,200
BMW 118i (19 - ..) BMW 118i
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 118i is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70.3 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i (19 - ..)
105.1
170
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
170 in
Length
169.8 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
BMW 118i (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118i
138 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.8 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
492 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118i
492 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118i
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft