The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 29,900
€ 27,300
€ 29,900
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 slightly. Both cars are the same width and height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 4.3 inches shorter.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
105.9
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F21
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
424 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
336 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
