The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (11 - 14) vs. BMW i3 94 Ah Range Extender (16 - 17)
€ 21,200

€ 41,400

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A1 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.3 inches lower than the BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
55.8
68.5
75
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
69.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.8 in
Height
62.1 in
97.2
155.7
101.2
157.4
155.7 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2679 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.62 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8X
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
VW EA189
Engine Series
BMW IB1
CAYC
Engine Code
IB1-P23, W20-K06
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0.6 L / 29 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.9 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
18.9 lb/hp
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
( 69 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
18 kWh✽
( 183 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.)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
69 MPGe
183 MPGe
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
149 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
149 mi
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
36.7 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
36.7 kWh
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
19 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (94 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
705 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft