The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)

€ 29,000
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 25,800
 BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

ⓘ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 height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.6 inches shorter and 0.8 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %
BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
135 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.46 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.55 lb/hp
22.46 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
567 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
777 mi
567 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
108 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
82.2 kWh
108 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft