The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 25,400
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 4.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.46 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
526 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
