The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (15 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 23,600

€ 28,800

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 116i is 1.7 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
168.7
170.4 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.42 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
F21
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
40 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
579 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
579 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft