The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 25,400
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 Efficient Dynamics Edition is 1.3 inches longer and 0.4 inches lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.6
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
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
Blueprint BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4354 lb
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.7 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
158 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
32 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
53 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
850 mi
Range
504 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
504 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
140.2 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft