The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 26,900
€ 21,700
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and height, but the Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.29 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
24 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
511 mi
Range
568 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
