The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

€ 27,300
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) BMW 116i
€ 36,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
69.5
78.1
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)
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 2.0 TDI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4376 lb
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16)

General

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
F21
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
181 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
49 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
49 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
557 mi
Range
647 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
647 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
98.8 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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