The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi (08 - 08)
€ 23,000
€ 18,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A3 1.6 TDI is 2.5 inches shorter, 2.8 inches wider and 4.4 inches lower than the Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
55.9
69.5
77
60.4
66.7
74.6
69.5 in
Width
66.7 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
55.9 in
Height
60.4 in
101.5
166.9
102.2
169.4
166.9 in
Length
169.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.45 %
General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
8P
Generation
C11
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
105 hp
at 4000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
105 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
112 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.16 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
29.16 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
621 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
621 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
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).
107 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
107 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.5 dCi
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
