The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 27,900
€ 21,000
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 width and height, but the BMW 116i is 4.3 inches longer.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
165.9
170.2 in
Length
165.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
6.12 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
F20
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
114 hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.78 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
36 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
518 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
518 mi
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
