The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 24,300
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
104.7
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
7.02 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CHZD
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
24.27 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
661 mi
Range
499 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
89 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 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
