The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 116i Steptronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (05 - 08)
€ 27,300
€ 30,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 width, but the BMW 116i is 1.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches lower.
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
78.1
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
105.9
170.2
101.5
168.7
170.2 in
Length
168.7 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3064 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.04 %
General
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
F21
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
134 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
BMW 116i
134 hp
197 hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
BMW 116i
162 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 116i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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22.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.29 lb/hp
BMW 116i
22.87 lb/hp
17.29 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
26 mpg
BMW 116i
41 mpg
26 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
32 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
557 mi
Range
419 mi
BMW 116i
557 mi
419 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
168.7 kWh
BMW 116i
109.9 kWh
168.7 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
341 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 116i
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
