The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 24,300
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12) BMW 116i
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
68.8
76.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
104.7
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3913 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
BMW 116i
24.8 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
BMW 116i
36 mpg
56 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
499 mi
Range
739 mi
BMW 116i
499 mi
739 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
86.4 kWh
BMW 116i
125 kWh
86.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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