The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 26,800
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘ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. The BMW 116d ED is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI.
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
478 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
478 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
123.1 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
123.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft