The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Automatic 5-door (11 - 13) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 27,900
€ 26,400
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.14 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
F20
Generation
8P
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 DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
138 hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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22.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.78 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
42 mpg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
557 mi
Range
610 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
610 mi
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
