The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 28,500
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.6 is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
2855 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.46 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
148 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
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.41 lb/hp
A3 1.6
28.27 lb/hp
20.41 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 1.6
35 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
706 mi
A3 1.6
510 mi
706 mi
A3 2.0 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6
127 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 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
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
