The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (07 - 09)
€ 29,700

€ 21,700

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 116i
55.9
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
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 116i
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3869 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.5 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CUKB, CZEA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
148 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
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19.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.43 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
19.51 lb/hp
24.43 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
49 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
647 mi
Range
568 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
647 mi
568 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
90.9 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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