The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 23,100
€ 25,800
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI is 3.4 inches shorter.
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F20
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 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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24.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
24.11 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
610 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
567 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
