The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 32,500

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
55 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
55 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
60 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
950 mi
Range
723 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
723 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
88.5 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
88.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft