The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d (17 - 19)
€ 28,500
€ 29,300
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DBKA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
124 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
64 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
64 mpg
BMW 116d
50 mpg
city
55 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
873 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
873 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
76.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
76.1 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
