The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 114d (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 26,100
€ 21,700
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 114d is 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.46 %
General
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
94 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 114d
94 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
173 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 114d
173 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 114d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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32.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
BMW 114d
32.6 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 114d
55 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
751 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 114d
751 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 114d
88.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 114d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
















