The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 26,700
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.75 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
