The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,200
€ 21,700
€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
169
170.4 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.44 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
34 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
495 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
495 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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).
130.7 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6
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
