The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 26,000
 BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 116i
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,000

ⓘ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 ultra is 0.7 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
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 ultra
BMW 116i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.7 %
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CRKB, CXXB
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
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116i
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.17 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
26.84 lb/hp
28.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 116i
60 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
547 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
547 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
70 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).
111.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
111.8 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
259 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI ultra
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
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