The Comparative Analysis :
Audi RS3 Sportback S tronic (15 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (17 - 19)
€ 53,500

€ 25,200

€ 53,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi RS3 Sportback is 0.6 inches longer, 1.4 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
55.6
70.9
77.4
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.9 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
171
105.9
170.4
171 in
Length
170.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.79 %

General
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
8V
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CZGB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
362 hp
at 5550 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
362 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
343 lb‑ft
at 1625 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi RS3 Sportback
343 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
197 ft
0.000 sec

Audi RS3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
9.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi RS3 Sportback
9.71 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi RS3 Sportback
29 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi RS3 Sportback
422 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi RS3 Sportback
153.5 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi RS3 Sportback
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
937 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