The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,300
€ 26,700
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 0.1 inches longer and 1.1 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
55.9
70
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.7
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.85 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
E81
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
60 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
499 mi
Range
797 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
797 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
80.3 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
80.3 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
