The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 29,300
€ 26,700
€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %
General
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F20
Generation
8P
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 118i
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 118i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
22.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.1 lb/hp
BMW 118i
22.95 lb/hp
19.1 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 118i
42 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
577 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 118i
577 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 118i
106.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 118i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 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
