The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 24,100

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 8.6 cm longer and 0.8 cm lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1413
1765
1984
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1984 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1413 mm
Height
1421 mm
2690
4324
2578
4238
4324 mm
Length
4238 mm
2690 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1390 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.52 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
114 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
260 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
260 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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12.19 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
12.19 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
74 mpg
69 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
850 mi
Range
833 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
833 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
109 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
455 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
360 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1200 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L