The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 26,800
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 25,800
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width and height, but the BMW 118i is 3.6 inches longer.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
104 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
121 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
814 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
814 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft