The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 20,800
€ 27,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.6 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.81 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
DBKA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 1.6
503 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
