The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 23,000

€ 27,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
112 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








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