The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (11 - 15)
€ 24,800
€ 28,000
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 4.8 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
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
165.5
105.9
170.2
165.5 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BKD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.21 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
23.09 lb/hp
27.21 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 116d
32 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
600 mi
Range
751 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
600 mi
751 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
117.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
