The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

€ 22,600
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) A3 1.6
€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800

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 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.81 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
104 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
121 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

535 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

 REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6
28.27 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
56 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
510 mi
Range
814 mi
A3 1.6
510 mi
814 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.6
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft