The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,100

€ 24,500

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft