The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05)
€ 25,100
€ 33,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 3.2.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
166.4 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
584 lb
16.56 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
247 hp
Audi A3 3.2
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 3.2
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.28 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
14.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
24 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
24 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
398 mi
Range
377 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
377 mi
Audi A3 3.2
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).
187.5 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
