The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

€ 36,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 23,700
 BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 36,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer and 1.5 inches wider.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

505 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
37 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
647 mi
Range
514 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
514 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
121.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft