The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)
€ 27,900

€ 21,200

€ 27,900
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 DPF is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
55.9
69.5
77
56.3
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
101.5
165.9
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %

General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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