The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 116i (11 - 15)
€ 23,500
€ 25,200
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 116i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
105.9
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 116i
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.55 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F21
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 1.6
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 116i
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.54 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
22.54 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
42 mpg
BMW 116i
25 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
510 mi
Range
577 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
577 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
106.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
127 kWh
106.1 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
211 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
