The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 29,900
€ 24,200
€ 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 an inch shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
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 116d
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.18 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
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
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
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).
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
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116d
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
