The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Nissan Tiida 1.8 (08 - 10)
€ 23,000

€ 19,600

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,600
ⓘ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 1.8.
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
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 1.8
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3825 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.55 %

General
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
8P
Generation
C11
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYB
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5200 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
89 hp
124 hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Performance
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
112 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

Nissan Tiida 1.8
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33.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.23 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
33.56 lb/hp
23.23 lb/hp
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
30 mpg
Nissan Tiida 1.8
42 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
777 mi
Range
414 mi
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
414 mi
Nissan Tiida 1.8
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).
147.7 kWh
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
Nissan Tiida 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 1.6 TDI
Nissan Tiida 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
944 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft









30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data