The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 23,200
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 118i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
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
