The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 27,500
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 118i
€ 30,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,500

ⓘ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. The BMW 118i is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (16 - 17)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
F20
Generation
8V
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 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.59 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
19.59 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 118i
46 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 118i
634 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 118i
96.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft