The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,600
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
70
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.4 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
36 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
598 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft