The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 94 Ah (17 - 18) vs. Audi S1 (14 - 18)
€ 37,600
€ 30,700
€ 37,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (94 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 1.4 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 7.1 inches taller than the Audi S1.
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
62.9
69.9
80.3
55.8
68.5
75
69.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
62.9 in
Height
55.8 in
101.2
157.9
97.2
156.5
157.9 in
Length
156.5 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3682 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.03 %
General
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
I01
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
VW EA888
IB1-P23
Engine Code
CWZA
0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
168 hp
228 hp
Audi S1
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Audi S1
Performance
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
93 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S1
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17.32 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.44 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
17.32 lb/hp
13.44 lb/hp
Audi S1
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 158 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
34 mpg
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
158 MPGe
34 mpg
Audi S1
No data
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
27 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
128 mi
Range
400 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
128 mi
400 mi
Audi S1
Environmental Impact
42.6 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).
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
42.6 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S1
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (94 Ah)
Audi S1
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
5.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
24.4 cu ft
