The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 23,700
€ 24,800
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.4 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
69.5
77
68.8 in
Width
69.5 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
101.5
165.5
166.9 in
Length
165.5 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
41 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
514 mi
Range
600 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
600 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
117.3 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
