The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 26,700
€ 23,700
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
104.7
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.23 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
24.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
795 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
