The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI design (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 27,700

€ 27,300

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
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
170.2
169.8 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.01 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DKRF
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 116i
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
47 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
38 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
621 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
621 mi
557 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
94.8 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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