The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
€ 22,200
€ 24,100
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 length and height, but the BMW 116i is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.58 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 1.6 TDI 99g
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
62 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
62 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
30 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
899 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
899 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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).
78.2 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
