The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 25,100
€ 21,900
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The BMW 118i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.3 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.4
101.5
168.7
166.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
E87
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 118i
127 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
133 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
BMW 118i
23.17 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 118i
30 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
398 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 118i
398 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW 118i
147.7 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
