The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 28,500
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the BMW 116i is 3.4 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
102.4
166.8
170.2 in
Length
166.8 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.44 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
148 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
53 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
557 mi
Range
706 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
706 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
90.4 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
90.4 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
