The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

€ 25,800
BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.2 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
F20
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
178 hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.46 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
567 mi
Range
471 mi
BMW 116i
567 mi
471 mi
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
125 kWh
BMW 116i
108 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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