The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI (14 - 18) vs. BMW i3s 94 Ah (17 - 18)
€ 21,100

€ 41,200

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 6.9 inches lower than the BMW i3s (94 Ah).
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
55.7
68.5
75
62.6
70.5
80.3
68.5 in
Width
70.5 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
62.6 in
97.2
156.4
101.2
157.7
156.4 in
Length
157.7 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
2701 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
3527 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.6 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
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 i3s (94 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor
VW EA288
Engine Series
BMW IB1
CXMA
Engine Code
IB1-P23

4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
181 hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
99 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW i3s (94 Ah)
▶ REPLAY
23.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.32 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
23.69 lb/hp
16.32 lb/hp
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
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
23 kWh✽
( 145 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
145 MPGe
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
51 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
27 kWh
736 mi
Range
117 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
117 mi
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
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).
46.5 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
46.5 kWh
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3s (94 Ah)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
794 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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