The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 28,700
€ 24,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118i is 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 118i
17.98 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
428 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
428 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
151.6 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
