The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 30,000
€ 27,300
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.4 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
166.9
105.9
170.2
166.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
665 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
1003 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
