The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 49,900
€ 22,200
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 6.3 cm longer, 4.6 cm wider and 1.9 cm lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
1402
1794
1995
1421
1748
1934
1794 mm
Width
1748 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1934 mm
1402 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4302
2660
4239
4302 mm
Length
4239 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2660 mm
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
1650 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
2135 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1745 kg
Weight Difference:
330 kg
20 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2480 CC
Engine Capacity
1995 CC
335 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 bhp
120 bhp
BMW 116i
450 NM
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
450 NM
185 NM
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
64 m
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
4.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11 kg/bhp
Audi RS3 Sportback
4.93 kg/bhp
11 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
31 mpg
46 mpg
BMW 116i
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
53 L
409 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
540 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
115.6 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
485 kg
Maximum Payload
425 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
330 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
