The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 116d (19 - ..)
€ 25,900
€ 30,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 1.8 TFSI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
55.9
69.5
77
56.5
70.8
81.9
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.9 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
165.9
105.1
170
165.9 in
Length
170 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.1 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.75 %
General
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
F40
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.04 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
28.04 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d
23 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.1 gal
455 mi
Range
687 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
687 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
