The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)

€ 31,700
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
 BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter and 1.1 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3847 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.29 %
BMW 116i (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
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-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft