The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 22,200
€ 33,200
€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.1 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
68.8
76.1
56
69.5
78.5
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.73 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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24.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.25 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
31 mpg
BMW 116i
39 mpg
31 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
540 mi
Range
490 mi
BMW 116i
540 mi
490 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
144 kWh
BMW 116i
115.6 kWh
144 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
