The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 28,900
€ 25,200
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.7 inches shorter and 0.1 inches taller.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
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 TFSI
BMW 116i
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.17 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
432 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
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
