The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
€ 25,200

€ 29,300

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 116i is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3031 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.89 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
F21
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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28.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.06 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116i
44 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
35 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
598 mi
BMW 116i
610 mi
598 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
98.5 kWh
BMW 116i
100.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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