The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)

€ 20,700
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 35,000
 BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) BMW i3 (60 Ah)
€ 20,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 1.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 6.1 inches lower than the BMW i3 (60 Ah).
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
56
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
68.7
75
62.1
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
69.9
80.3
68.7 in
Width
69.9 in
75 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56 in
Height
62.1 in
Blueprint Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
97.2
155.7
Blueprint BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)
101.2
157.4
155.7 in
Length
157.4 in
97.2 in
Wheelbase
101.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3505 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3594 lb
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
5.07 %
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17)

General

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Hybrid syn­chronous motor
VW EA189
Engine Series
BMW IB1
CAYC
Engine Code
IB1-P23
4
Valves
0
4
Cylinders
0
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
0 L / 0 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
168 hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
BMW i3 (60 Ah)

Performance

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
118 mph
Maximum Speed
93 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)

▶ REPLAY
25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.8 lb/hp
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25.76 lb/hp
16.8 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 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
21 kWh✽  ( 161 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
69 MPGe
161 MPGe
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
53 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
11.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
19 kWh
736 mi
Range
91 mi
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
736 mi
91 mi
BMW i3 (60 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).
42 kWh
Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
42 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Elektrofahrzeug
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
0 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A1 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
4
827 lb
Maximum Payload
772 lb
7.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft