The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 20,300

€ 26,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 1.6 FSI is 5 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
55.9
69.5
77
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
165.5
105.9
170.4
165.5 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
27 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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