The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 21,200
BMW 116i (04 - 07) BMW 116i
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The BMW 116i is just 0.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.3
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
68.9
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
77
68.9 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (04 - 07)
104.7
166.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
BMW 116i (04 - 07)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.43 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E87
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
414 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116i
414 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft