The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (11 - 12) vs. BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
€ 49,900
€ 27,300
€ 49,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 RS3 Sportback is 0.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
55.2
70.6
78.5
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.6 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.4
105.9
170.2
169.4 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
3638 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4707 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
15.75 %
General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
8P
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CEPA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
335 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
335 hp
134 hp
BMW 116i
332 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
332 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
4.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
10.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.87 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
10.86 lb/hp
22.87 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
26 mpg
41 mpg
BMW 116i
18 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
409 mi
Range
557 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
409 mi
557 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).
109.9 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
172.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft
