The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15)
€ 29,900
€ 29,400
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.32 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 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
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 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
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
27.46 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
797 mi
Range
734 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
734 mi
BMW 116d
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).
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
