The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..)
€ 25,800
€ 32,900
€ 25,800
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 ultra 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 ultra
BMW 116d
55.9
70
77.4
56.5
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
102.4
166.8
105.1
170
166.8 in
Length
170 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.33 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
BMW 116d
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
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
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
28.24 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
60 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
914 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
