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Home›Consumption›Audi A3 vs BMW 216d

Consumption comparison

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Audi A3 Sedan vs BMW 216d F44: which one uses less fuel?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

AAudi · Combustion · 2026
A3 Sedan

1 655 €per year

4,9 L/100 km weighted · 11,03 € per 100 km · 737 L per year

Gap240 €per year in favour of the 216d (−14 %)≈ 107 L diesel
BBMW · Combustion · 2021
216d F44

1 415 €per year

4,2 L/100 km weighted · 9,43 € per 100 km · 630 L per year

Cheaper to run
MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCOSpec sheets : A3 · 216d

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L

prix-carburants.gouv.fr — moyenne nationale du 25/08/2026 ; EDF Tarif Bleu Base au 01/08/2026 ; DC autoroute : moyenne des réseaux sans abonnement

The verdict changes with your usage

15 000 km/an · Petrol 95 2,03 €/L
ProfileSplitA3216dGapAdvantage
City70 % city · 25 % road · 5 % motorway1 849 €1 516 €333 €216d
Mixed30 % city · 50 % road · 20 % motorway1 655 €1 415 €240 €216d
Long-distance10 % city · 40 % road · 50 % motorway1 504 €1 334 €170 €216d
Cumulative saving for the 216d
1 year240 €
3 years719 €
5 years1 199 €
10 years2 397 €
Energy only. Excludes purchase, insurance, servicing, depreciation.

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 216d is about 15% cheaper than the Audi A3 Sedan with default parameters. This ratio shifts with your actual energy prices - simulate for your profile.

The BMW 216d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.