The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 26,800
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 118i is 0.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.78 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.87 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft