The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 24,300

€ 24,400

€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 length and height, but the BMW 116i is 0.7 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %

General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 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 DPF
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
46 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
499 mi
Range
670 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
670 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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)
30.6 cu ft