The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 21,700
€ 22,100
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.9 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
3869 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.66 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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24.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.43 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
568 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 116i
568 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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).
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
