The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

€ 26,800
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 118i is 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
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
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.04 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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