The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 21,200
€ 28,600
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 116i is just 0.6 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the Audi A3 1.6 TDI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
56.1
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
56.1 in
104.7
166.4
102.4
167
166.4 in
Length
167 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
414 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
