The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 25,400
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.5 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
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 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.62 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
62 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft