The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 24,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 24,300
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 1.9 TDI is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
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 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
116 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
29.57 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
49 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
39 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
712 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
712 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
98.8 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 1.9 TDI
98.8 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft