The Comparative Analysis :

Audi S3 (16 - 17) vs. BMW 116i (15 - 17)

€ 41,500
Audi S3 (16 - 17) Audi S3
€ 23,600
 BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600

ⓘ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 S3 is 3 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi S3
BMW 116i
55.2
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi S3 (16 - 17)
102.2
167.4
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
167.4 in
Length
170.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in

Vehicle Weight

Audi S3
BMW 116i
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi S3 (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.08 %
BMW 116i (15 - 17)

General

Audi S3
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Audi S3
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW
CJXG, DJHA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Audi S3
306 hp
108 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Audi S3
280 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 116i

Performance

Audi S3
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

236 ft
0.000 sec

Audi S3

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

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10.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.06 lb/hp
Audi S3
10.66 lb/hp
28.06 lb/hp
BMW 116i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Audi S3
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Audi S3
34 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 116i
26 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
488 mi
Range
610 mi
Audi S3
488 mi
610 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
100.4 kWh
Audi S3
132.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Audi S3
BMW 116i
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft