The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

€ 21,200
BMW 116i (04 - 07) BMW 116i
€ 26,600
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
56.3
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
70
77.4
68.9 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.4 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
BMW 116i (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.18 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
20.18 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
57 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
758 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
758 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 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