The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 30,100
€ 30,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 3.3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
167
170.2 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.87 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
