The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 30,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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. The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.7 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
8V
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
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
133 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
42 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft