The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod (13 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 24,900

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter and 1.5 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.05 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
24.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.89 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
90.9 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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