The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

€ 27,600
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d ED
€ 25,000
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 116d ED is 3.6 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
170.4 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)

General

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d ED

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
950 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 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).
125 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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