The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 27,600
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.4 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (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 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
168.7 in
Length
170.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.05 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
8P
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
BMM
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
129 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.72 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
31 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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