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Home›Consumption›BMW 218i vs Audi A3

Consumption comparison

BMW 218i F22 vs Audi A3 Sedan: how much do I save per year?

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

BMWPetrol

218i F22

51 L · 2018

5,8 L/100km

VS
AudiPetrolMost economical

A3 Sedan

45 L · 2026

5,5 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

BMWPetrol

218i F22

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 812€

12,08 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 911 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,1 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
910,5 L per year
AudiPetrolMost economical

A3 Sedan

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 618€

10,79 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 813 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,4 L/100km
Fuel price
1,99 €/L
Fuel used
813,0 L per year
Annual gap A3 Sedan vs 218i+194 €/an≈ 98 L petrol 95

Audi A3 Sedan costs 194 €/an less in energy than BMW 218i F22, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 98 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

194 €

≈ 98 L petrol 95

3 years

582 €

≈ 293 L petrol 95

5 years

970 €

≈ 488 L petrol 95

10 years

1 940 €

≈ 975 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for Audi A3 Sedan versus BMW 218i F22. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

218i F22

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,121 €/km1 812 €
Audi

A3 Sedan

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel1,99 €/L15 000 km0,108 €/km1 618 €

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Frequently asked questions

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

The Audi A3 Sedan is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.