The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 30,800
€ 22,200
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
68.8
76.1
69.5 in
Width
68.8 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
104.7
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
3406 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.56 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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17.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.29 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
26 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
19 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
419 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
419 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
168.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
937 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft





















