The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 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 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
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 2.0 TDI
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
3847 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.28 %
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 dual clutch 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
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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27.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.69 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.5 lb/hp
22.69 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
44 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
633 mi
A3 1.6
503 mi
633 mi
A3 2.0 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).
111 kWh
A3 1.6
128.7 kWh
111 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
