The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

€ 27,300
BMW 116d (11 - 15) BMW 116d
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116d is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116d (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3825 lb
BMW 116d (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.08 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (12 - 14)

General

BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.97 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.88 lb/hp
22.97 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
BMW 116d
55 mpg
48 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
751 mi
Range
634 mi
BMW 116d
751 mi
634 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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).
92.9 kWh
BMW 116d
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft