The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 24,100
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.4 inches shorter and 0.3 inches taller.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.51 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

 REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
47 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft