The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 20,000
€ 25,000
€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 and height, but the A3 1.6 is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.6
33 mpg
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 1.6
482 mi
670 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
