The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 21,100

€ 30,900

€ 21,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
166.9
105.1
170
166.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.73 %

General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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27.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.13 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
35 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
621 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft