The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 26,000

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€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 116i is 4.5 inches longer.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.4
101.5
165.9
170.4 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
101 hp
Audi A3 1.6
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 1.6
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
482 mi
BMW 116i
547 mi
482 mi
Audi A3 1.6
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
BMW 116i
111.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
Audi A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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