The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
€ 23,900
€ 25,400
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
170.2
169 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
