The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 07)
€ 21,400
€ 21,600
€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.02 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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23.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
23.66 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
30 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
579 mi
439 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
111.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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
