The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 29,400
€ 27,900
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 and height, but the BMW 116d is 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4134 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
192 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116d
192 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
469 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.46 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116d
53 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
734 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116d
734 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 116d
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
4
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)
31.1 cu ft
