The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (14 - 16)
€ 25,400
€ 25,600
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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. The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 3.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.4 TFSI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2756 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
10.08 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
850 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
