The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 26,800
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW 118i is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.74 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 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