The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 23,600
 BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.81 %
BMW 116i (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CZPB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 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
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft