The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 25,400
 BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

ⓘ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 g-tron is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.2 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
169.7 in
Length
170.2 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.95 %
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)

General

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

Engine

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Performance

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
26.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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
62 mpg  ( 69 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 g-tron
7 MPGe
69 MPGe
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
16.3 lb
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
249 mi
Range
850 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
850 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
25.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft