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Home›Consumption›BMW 118d vs Audi A3

Consumption comparison

BMW 118d F20LCI vs Audi A3 Sportback: how much do I save per year?

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

BMWDieselMost economical

118d F20LCI

52 L · 2018

4,6 L/100km

VS
AudiDiesel

A3 Sportback

45 L · 2026

4,9 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

BMWPetrolMost economical

118d F20LCI

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 236€

8,24 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 621 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,7 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
706,5 L per year
AudiPetrol

A3 Sportback

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 260€

8,40 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 633 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
4,8 L/100km
Fuel price
1,75 €/L
Fuel used
720,0 L per year
Annual gap 118d vs A3 Sportback+24 €/an≈ 14 L diesel

BMW 118d F20LCI costs 24 €/an less in energy than Audi A3 Sportback, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 14 L of diesel 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

24 €

≈ 12 L petrol 95

3 years

71 €

≈ 36 L petrol 95

5 years

118 €

≈ 59 L petrol 95

10 years

236 €

≈ 119 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 118d F20LCI versus Audi A3 Sportback. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

118d F20LCI

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,082 €/km1 236 €
Audi

A3 Sportback

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,75 €/L15 000 km0,084 €/km1 260 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 118d 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 118d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.