The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.6 TDI
€ 32,900
 BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) BMW 116d
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.5
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
70.8
81.9
70 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
105.1
170
166.8 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.63 %
BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)

General

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d

Performance

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft