The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 26,000
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) BMW 116i
€ 27,500
 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 3.6 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 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 (17 - 19)
105.9
170.4
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
170.4 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2800 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.99 %
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
F20
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 1.4 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
123 hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.76 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
22.76 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
547 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
547 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116i
111.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft