The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 25,400

€ 29,500

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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. The BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.6
69.5
78.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.11 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
114 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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26.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26.88 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
850 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
96.7 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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