The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (13 - 16)
€ 27,300
€ 41,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,000
ⓘ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, but the BMW 116i is 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller.
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
105.9
170.2
103.6
170.2
170.2 in
Length
170.2 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
296 hp
Audi S3 Sportback
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi S3 Sportback
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
Audi S3 Sportback
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
34 mpg
Audi S3 Sportback
32 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
488 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
488 mi
Audi S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Audi S3 Sportback
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
