The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 22,900
€ 22,200
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and height, but the Audi A3 1.2 TFSI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.13 %
General
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CBZB
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
119 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
645 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
