The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 24,100
€ 23,900
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.81 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
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
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
