The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)

€ 24,800
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 29,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 35 TFSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
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 35 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 118i 5-door (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.63 %
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.62 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 118i
44 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
34 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 118i
598 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 118i
102.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft