The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 27,300
€ 26,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.67 %
General
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.88 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 116d
55 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 116d
751 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 116d
88.5 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
