The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16) vs. BMW 116i (09 - 12)
€ 41,000
€ 22,200
€ 41,000
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 S3 Sportback is 3.3 inches longer, 1.5 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the BMW 116i.
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
55.3
70.3
77.4
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.3 in
Width
68.8 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.3 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
170.2
104.7
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.01 %
General
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
8V
Generation
E81
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 Sportback
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
CJXC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
296 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Audi S3 Sportback
280 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
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11.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.25 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
11.17 lb/hp
24.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
34 mpg
39 mpg
BMW 116i
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
540 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
488 mi
540 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).
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 S3 Sportback
132.6 kWh
115.6 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi S3 Sportback
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft

















