The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 27,300
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 24,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700

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 height, but the BMW 116i is 0.6 inches longer and 0.8 inches narrower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
170.2 in
Length
169.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
2811 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.29 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

 REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.03 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
27.03 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
47 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
32 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
621 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
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).
94.8 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
94.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft