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Home›Consumption›Audi A3 vs BMW 118i

Consumption comparison

Audi A3 Sedan vs BMW 118i F40: how much do I save per year?

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

AudiPetrolMost economical

A3 Sedan

50 L · 2026

6,0 L/100km

VS
BMWPetrol

118i F40

42 L · 2020

5,9 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 1,99 €/L·Diesel : 1,75 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

AudiPetrolMost economical

A3 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 755€

11,70 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 882 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,9 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
882,0 L per year
BMWPetrol

118i F40

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 845€

12,30 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 927 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,2 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
927,0 L per year
Annual gap A3 Sedan vs 118i+90 €/an≈ 45 L petrol 95

Audi A3 Sedan costs 90 €/an less in energy than BMW 118i F40, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 45 L of petrol 95 saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

90 €

≈ 45 L petrol 95

3 years

269 €

≈ 135 L petrol 95

5 years

448 €

≈ 225 L petrol 95

10 years

896 €

≈ 450 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Audi A3 Sedan versus BMW 118i F40. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

Audi

A3 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,117 €/km1 755 €
BMW

118i F40

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,123 €/km1 845 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the Audi A3 Sedan and BMW 118i have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 118i is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.