The Comparative Analysis :
BMW i3 60 Ah (13 - 17) vs. Audi A1 1.6 TDI (14 - 18)
€ 35,000

€ 21,100

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW i3 (60 Ah) is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 1.4 inches wider and 6.4 inches taller than the Audi A1 1.6 TDI.
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
62.1
69.9
80.3
55.7
68.5
75
69.9 in
Width
68.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
75 in
62.1 in
Height
55.7 in
101.2
157.4
97.2
156.4
157.4 in
Length
156.4 in
101.2 in
Wheelbase
97.2 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
3594 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3527 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.29 %

General
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
I01
Generation
8X
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Electricity
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

1-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Hybrid synchronous motor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW IB1
Engine Series
VW EA288
IB1-P23
Engine Code
CXMA

0
Valves
4
0
Cylinders
4
0 L / 0 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
168 hp
114 hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Performance
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
93 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW i3 (60 Ah)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A1 1.6 TDI
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16.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
16.8 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
21 kWh✽
( 161 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
62 mpg
( 69 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
161 MPGe
69 MPGe
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
No data
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
19 kWh
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.9 gal
91 mi
Range
736 mi
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
91 mi
736 mi
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
42 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).
78.2 kWh
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
42 kWh
78.2 kWh
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
Elektrofahrzeug
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
0 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW i3 (60 Ah)
Audi A1 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
4
772 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
7.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.6 cu ft





31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft