The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 24,000
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.86 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
127 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.29 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
20.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
89 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
