The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 25,800

€ 27,600

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 ultra is 3.6 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
55.9
70
77.4
55.6
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
102.4
166.8
105.9
170.4
166.8 in
Length
170.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CRKB, CXXB
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 ultra
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
60 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
914 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
70 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d ED
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft