The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116d Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 32,900

€ 30,600

€ 32,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.1 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.5
70.8
81.9
56.1
70
77.4
70.8 in
Width
70 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.5 in
Height
56.1 in
105.1
170
102.4
167
170 in
Length
167 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.92 %

General
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
F40
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-three diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 116d
114 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116d
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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28.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
BMW 116d
28.24 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
BMW 116d
62 mpg
59 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116d
687 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).
82.2 kWh
BMW 116d
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116d
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1058 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








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