The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 31,700
€ 25,200
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 35 TFSI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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
170.4
169.8 in
Length
170.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 116i
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.18 %
General
Audi A3 Sportback 35 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DPCA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
148 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 116i
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
20.03 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
45 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
598 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
98.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 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


















