The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)

€ 23,600
BMW 116i (15 - 17) BMW 116i
€ 32,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17) Audi A3 2.0 TDI
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800

ⓘ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. The BMW 116i is 3.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Audi A3 2.0 TDI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
69.5
78.1
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint BMW 116i (15 - 17)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)
102.4
167
170.4 in
Length
167 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
BMW 116i (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.17 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 17)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft