The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

€ 27,200
BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 118i
€ 53,500
 Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) Audi RS3 Sportback
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118i is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi RS3 Sportback.
BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.6
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
70.9
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.9 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)
103.6
171
170.4 in
Length
171 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
BMW 118i 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.48 %
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CZGB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
362 hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
343 lb‑ft
Audi RS3 Sportback

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback

▶ REPLAY
22.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.71 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.7 lb/hp
9.71 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
40 mpg
29 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118i
547 mi
422 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118i
111.8 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi RS3 Sportback
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft