The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

€ 22,200
BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length and height, but the BMW 116i is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
717 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
717 mi
Audi A3 2.0 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).
107 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
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)
30.6 cu ft