The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 24,100
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 1.6 TDI and the A3 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
32 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
833 mi
Range
511 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
511 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).
138.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 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
8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft