The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 38,900

€ 26,800

€ 38,900
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 40 TDI is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.6
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
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 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
3417 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.01 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
8V
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
DGCA, DJGA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
181 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
143 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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18.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
18.88 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
69 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
47 mpg
69 mpg
BMW 116d ED
41 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
684 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
684 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
70 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
102.8 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1014 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