The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 27,600

€ 22,000

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI
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 1.2 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4156 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

General
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d ED
114 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
BMW 116d ED
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
26.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
BMW 116d ED
26.97 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116d ED
69 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
60 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
950 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116d ED
950 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
BMW 116d ED
70 kWh
104.1 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d ED
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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