The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 22,600
€ 25,800
€ 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
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 1.6 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.81 %
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
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
