The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 30,300
€ 25,400
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 118i is 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.13 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
18.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.24 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
