The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 26,100
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) BMW 118i
€ 24,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.39 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
818 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
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