The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (16 - 18) vs. BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
€ 29,500

€ 26,800

€ 29,500
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback g-tron is 0.6 inches shorter, 0.8 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the BMW 116d ED.
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d ED
56.2
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
56.2 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 g-tron
BMW 116d ED
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.29 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d ED
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 ED
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPWA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
108 hp
114 hp
BMW 116d ED
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
BMW 116d ED
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d ED
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
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27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
27.25 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d ED
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
69 mpg
( 77 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
77 MPGe
BMW 116d ED
16 lb
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
31 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
249 mi
Range
950 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
249 mi
950 mi
BMW 116d ED
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).
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 g-tron
25.6 kWh
70 kWh
BMW 116d ED
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
153 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
BMW 116d ED
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft








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