The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i Touring (15 - 19) vs. Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI (08 - 11)
€ 35,100
€ 32,000
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 318i Touring is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
56.3
71.3
80
56.5
71.9
80.3
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
80 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.3 in
Height
56.5 in
110.6
182.4
110.6
185.2
182.4 in
Length
185.2 in
110.6 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4553 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
F31
Generation
B8 (8K)
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B38
Engine Series
B38-B15
Engine Code
CABB, CDHB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 4500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
134 hp
158 hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 318i Touring
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Performance
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i Touring
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.56 lb/hp
BMW 318i Touring
25.42 lb/hp
21.56 lb/hp
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 318i Touring
44 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.2 gal
690 mi
Range
561 mi
BMW 318i Touring
690 mi
561 mi
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 318i Touring
102.4 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i Touring
Audi A4 Avant 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
14 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.9 cu ft
42.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.5 cu ft
