The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116d (09 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 24,200
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm longer, 1.7 cm wider and 0.2 cm taller than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
1423
1765
1995
1421
1748
1934
1765 mm
Width
1748 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1423 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4292
2660
4239
4292 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.79 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
113 bhp
BMW 116d
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
260 NM
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
121 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.12 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
12.12 kg/bhp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
63 mpg
BMW 116d
49 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 L
759 mi
Range
704 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
704 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
450 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
