The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 26,700

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.6 and the A3 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.05 %

General
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.6
503 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft