The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06)
€ 26,100
€ 25,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.87 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 118i
141 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
140 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.16 lb/hp
BMW 118i
21.34 lb/hp
21.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
BMW 118i
36 mpg
29 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
422 mi
BMW 118i
499 mi
422 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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).
153.5 kWh
BMW 118i
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
