The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 07)
€ 31,400
€ 21,600
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 1.4 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
Audi A3 3.2
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
165.5
104.7
166.9
165.5 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3759 lb
Weight Difference:
639 lb
18.46 %
General
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E87
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
113 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
22 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 116i
16 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
352 mi
Range
439 mi
Audi A3 3.2
352 mi
439 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
142.1 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
