The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 24,200
€ 30,200
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.83 %
General
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
E81
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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26.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.73 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
992 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
