The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..) Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
€ 26,800
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 32,500
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 30 g-tron is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
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
56.1 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (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 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4156 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron S tronic (Natural Gas) (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.72 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)

General

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
DHFA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
129 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
129 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
131 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

▶ REPLAY
23.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
23.67 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
69 mpg  ( 77 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
7 MPGe
77 MPGe
BMW 116d ED
16 lb
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
302 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
302 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
25.6 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 30 g-tron
25.6 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback 30 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft