The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod (17 - 18) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 29,200
€ 24,200
€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.73 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
E81
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 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DADA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
148 hp
113 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
137 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.73 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
19.44 lb/hp
26.73 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
46 mpg
52 mpg
BMW 116d
37 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
609 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
609 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.5 TFSI cod
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







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














