The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 27,600

€ 22,300

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 116d ED is 5 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
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
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.5
170.4 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
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 6000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
60 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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)
31.1 cu ft