The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 23,000
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 cm longer and 1.7 cm narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1421
1748
1934
1421
1765
1957
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2660
4239
2578
4238
4239 mm
Length
4238 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1745 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.58 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
89 bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
230 NM
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
136 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
11 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.22 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11 kg/bhp
15.22 kg/bhp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
64 mpg
BMW 116i
46 mpg
64 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
540 mi
Range
777 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
777 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
