The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 23,200
€ 26,800
€ 23,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
56
69.5
78.5
55.6
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.6 in
101.5
169
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
2998 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.5 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CAXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d ED
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24.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.37 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
32 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
589 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
