The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 26,100
€ 23,000
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
170.2 in
Length
166.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.86 %
General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
89 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
192 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
850 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
777 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
