The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 27,500
€ 24,800
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 118i is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
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
CLHA
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 3000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
177 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
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
818 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
818 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
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
