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BMW 218d xDrive F44 vs Audi A3 Sportback: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

compact · 2021 vs 2026 · 15,000 km/an · Mixed · Diesel 2.25 €/L · Methodology

Result · yearly energy cost

ABMW 218d xDrive F44

1,610 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 10.74 € per 100 km · 717 L per year

Gap7 €per year in favour of the 218d xDrive (−0 %)≈ 3 L diesel
BAudi A3 Sportback

1,617 €per year

4,8 L/100 km weighted · 10.78 € per 100 km · 720 L per year

Annual mileage
15,000 km
5,000 km50,000 km
Driving mix
Fuel price : Petrol 95 2.03 €/L · Diesel 2.25 €/Lprix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement
The verdict changes with your usage
ProfileSplit218dA3Gap
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1,674 €1,642 €Nearly level
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1,610 €1,617 €Nearly level
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1,563 €1,567 €Nearly level

Cumulative saving for the 218d xDrive

1 year
7 €
3 years
20 €
5 years
34 €
10 years
67 €

Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

What produces these figures

WLTP combined
4.7 L/100 km · 4.9 L/100 km
Powertrain
Combustion · Combustion
Power
150 ch · 116 ch
Kerb weight
1,545 kg · 1,355 kg

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 218d xDrive and Audi A3 Sportback have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 218d xDrive is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.