The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 24,300
€ 24,500
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 cm shorter, 1.7 cm narrower and 0.2 cm lower than the Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1421
1748
1934
1423
1765
1995
1748 mm
Width
1765 mm
1934 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2660
4239
2578
4292
4239 mm
Length
4292 mm
2660 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
1350 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1775 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1895 kg
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.23 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
E81
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1995 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
120 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
120 bhp
104 bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
185 NM
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
BMW 116i
185 NM
250 NM
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
11.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
BMW 116i
11.25 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
63 mpg
BMW 116i
43 mpg
63 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
32 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
499 mi
Range
759 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
759 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
425 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
330 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
