The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A1 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 18) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah Range Extender (13 - 17)
€ 22,800

€ 39,500

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,500
ⓘ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 an inch shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.4 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender).
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
55.7
68.5
75
62.1
69.9
80.3
68.5 in
Width
69.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
55.7 in
Height
62.1 in
97.2
156.4
101.2
157.4
156.4 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3583 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.67 %

General
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
8X
Generation
I01
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
1-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Hybrid synchronous motor with range extender
VW EA288
Engine Series
BMW IB1
CXMA
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
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
114 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 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 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Performance
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
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24.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
24.18 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 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
22 kWh✽
( 153 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
153 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
736 mi
Range
88 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
736 mi
88 mi
BMW i3 (60 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).
43.9 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
43.9 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
21 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah) (inkl. Range Extender)
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
750 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft





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