The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (07 - 07) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 21,600
€ 24,400
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 height, but the BMW 116i is an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3759 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.55 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
E87
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
113 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
111 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.61 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.97 lb/hp
22.61 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
439 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
439 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
113.1 kWh
BMW 116i
142.1 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
