The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

€ 29,700
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17) BMW 116d
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700

ⓘ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 is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
Blueprint BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
170.4 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
BMW 116d Steptronic 5-door (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.3 %
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Natural Gas) (13 - 16)

General

BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-three diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Performance

BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

469 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d

62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

▶ REPLAY
27.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 116d
27.56 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
60 mpg  ( 68 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW 116d
68 MPGe
7 MPGe
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
53 mpg
city
16.3 lb
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
31 lb
828 mi
Range
249 mi
BMW 116d
828 mi
249 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
25.6 kWh
BMW 116d
80.3 kWh
25.6 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116d
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft