The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 26,900
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 23,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
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 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
589 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
589 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
109.9 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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