The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)

€ 25,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,600
 BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.6 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
166.9 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
BMW 116i (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
777 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft