The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (07 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback g-tron (Gasoline) (13 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 28,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 116i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.8 inches shorter, 1.5 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the Audi A3 Sportback g-tron.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
55.9
68.8
76.1
56.2
70.3
77.4
68.8 in
Width
70.3 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.2 in
104.7
166.9
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 g-tron
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.19 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
E87
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CPWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4800 rpm
BMW 116i
120 hp
108 hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
118 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 116i
118 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
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25.08 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
BMW 116i
25.08 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 116i
37 mpg
44 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
28 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
514 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 116i
514 mi
575 mi
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 116i
121.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback g-tron
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft

















