The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)

€ 32,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,100
 BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 2.0 TDI is 3.3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
167 in
Length
170.2 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
BMW 116i Steptronic 5-door (13 - 15)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.95 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
22.95 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
723 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft