The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
24 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
504 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft