The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (07 - 11) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 24,800
€ 22,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 118i is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
E87
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 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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21.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.11 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118i
39 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
697 mi
BMW 118i
540 mi
697 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
100.7 kWh
BMW 118i
115.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
