The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 24,400

€ 23,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 DPF is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
8P
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 DPF
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
621 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft