The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 25,100
€ 25,600
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 3.3 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.4
103.8
169.7
166.4 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.62 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
398 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
