The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

€ 22,200
BMW 116i (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 23,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 2.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
BMW 116i (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
3.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
120 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
540 mi
Range
586 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
586 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft