The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (09 - 11)
€ 35,500
€ 25,000
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 length and height, but the Audi A3 3.2 is 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
166.9
104.7
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.19 %
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
247 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.98 lb/hp
Audi A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
24.98 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 3.2
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 3.2
25 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
18 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
396 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 3.2
396 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
125 kWh
Audi A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
