The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

€ 21,700
BMW 116i (07 - 09) BMW 116i
€ 24,700
 Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (07 - 09)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (07 - 09)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3770 lb
BMW 116i (07 - 09)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.88 %
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CYVB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.01 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
25.01 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
568 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
3
4
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