The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)

€ 23,600
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
€ 24,200
 BMW 116d (09 - 12) BMW 116d
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 1.9 TDI e is 0.1 cm shorter and 1.7 cm wider.
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
1765
1957
1421
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
2578
4238
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
2660
4239
4238 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
1355 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1840 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
15 kg
1.09 %
BMW 116d (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d

Performance

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

▶ REPLAY
13.03 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
13.03 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L