The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
€ 24,500
€ 23,700
€ 24,500
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 1.9 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 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116i
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 116i
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.87 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1599 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
250 NM
160 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
13.41 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.29 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
13.41 kg/bhp
11.29 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
63 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
49 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
759 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
152 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
500 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
