The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 26,800

€ 29,100

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d ED is 1.5 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.6
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.6 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.43 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

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








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