The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 27,900
€ 25,200
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 8.8 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
1424
1777
1966
1421
1765
1984
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1984 mm
1424 mm
Height
1421 mm
2602
4241
2690
4329
4241 mm
Length
4329 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2690 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.73 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1499 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
108 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
180 NM
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
180 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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12.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.73 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
12.13 kg/bhp
12.73 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116i
64 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
797 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
490 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
360 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1200 L
















