The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 29,900
€ 23,700
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
444 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
514 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
