The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)

€ 30,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,200
 BMW 116i (04 - 07) BMW 116i
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, an inch wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
56.3
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
70 in
Width
68.9 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
167 in
Length
166.4 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3759 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.17 %
BMW 116i (04 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
414 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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