The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 29,900
€ 23,000
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TFSI is an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
BMW 116i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
424 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
