The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i 5-door (17 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 27,300

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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. The BMW 116i is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
105.9
170.4
103.8
169.8
170.4 in
Length
169.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
9.07 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CHZD
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
3
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
108 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
133 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
BMW 116i
133 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
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28.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.27 lb/hp
BMW 116i
28.17 lb/hp
24.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
BMW 116i
40 mpg
50 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
661 mi
BMW 116i
547 mi
661 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 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).
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).
89 kWh
BMW 116i
111.8 kWh
89 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
259 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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