The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 22,200

€ 25,800

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.7 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
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 DPF
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 DPF
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
30 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
540 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
31.1 cu ft