The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i (04 - 07)

€ 29,900
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 21,200
BMW 116i (04 - 07) BMW 116i
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200

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. The Audi A3 2.0 TFSI is just 0.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
56.3
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.9 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
165.9 in
Length
166.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3759 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
BMW 116i (04 - 07)

General

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

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

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

 REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
414 mi
BMW 116i
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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft