The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 30,800

€ 24,300

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
104.7
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %

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 automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
739 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
499 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).
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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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