The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d 5-door (09 - 11) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 23,900
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF.
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
General
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
E87
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116d
113 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
BMW 116d
26.92 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
BMW 116d
52 mpg
52 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
44 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
704 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116d
704 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116d
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
5
Doors
5
5
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
