The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition 5-door (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 26,100

€ 29,100

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer and 0.3 inches lower.
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.67 %

General
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F20
Generation
8P
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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 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 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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27.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
27.21 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
850 mi
Range
746 mi
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
850 mi
746 mi
Audi A3 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).
102.8 kWh
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
78.2 kWh
102.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
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