The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) vs. Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 26,900
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15) BMW 118i
€ 42,000
 Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) Audi S3
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,000

ⓘ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. The BMW 118i is 3 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Audi S3.
BMW 118i
Audi S3
55.9
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.2 in
Blueprint BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)
102.2
167.5
170.4 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 118i
Audi S3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (15 - 15)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 118i
Audi S3
F20
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 118i
Audi S3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
296 hp
Audi S3
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3

Performance

BMW 118i
Audi S3
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 118i

62 mph 62
mph

220 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

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22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.1 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
11.1 lb/hp
Audi S3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 118i
Audi S3
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
33 mpg
Audi S3
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
577 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
482 mi
Audi S3
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi S3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 118i
Audi S3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft