The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800
€ 24,100
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.68 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
104 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
121 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
27.66 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
62 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
833 mi
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
818 mi
833 mi
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
78.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
