The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 27,900
€ 23,700
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.31 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
26.74 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
514 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
