The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 24,200
BMW 116d (09 - 12) BMW 116d
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200

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. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is 2.5 cm shorter and 1.7 cm wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1421
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint BMW 116d (09 - 12)
2660
4239
4214 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1820 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.19 %
BMW 116d (09 - 12)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d

Performance

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

96 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

 REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
27 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L