The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (07 - 08) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 22,300

€ 22,200

€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.99 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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24.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.64 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
542 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
119.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft