The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 28,700
€ 26,100
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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17.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
BMW 118i
17.98 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
