The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 25,400

€ 28,400

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 4.8 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
101.5
165.5
170.2 in
Length
165.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.66 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
27 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
27 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
53 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
850 mi
Range
424 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
424 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
166.7 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
166.7 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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