The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 24,300
€ 23,200
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 an inch longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
33 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
33 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
475 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
475 mi
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
136.5 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 FSI
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
