The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (11 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 25,800
€ 27,800
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
101.5
169
170.2 in
Length
169 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4266 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.85 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F20
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
168 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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22.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.46 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
45 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
567 mi
Range
657 mi
BMW 116i
567 mi
657 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
107 kWh
BMW 116i
108 kWh
107 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 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
