The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. BMW 116d 5-door (15 - 17)
€ 27,700

€ 27,600

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 30 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116d.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.8
169.8
105.9
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.33 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
8V
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DKRF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
128 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
59 mpg
BMW 116d
37 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
586 mi
Range
808 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
808 mi
BMW 116d
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft