The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 31,000

€ 23,500

€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 118i
168 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 118i
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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18.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
BMW 118i
18.3 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 118i
41 mpg
35 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
32 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
510 mi
BMW 118i
557 mi
510 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
127 kWh
BMW 118i
109.9 kWh
127 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
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