The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

€ 24,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,800
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 height, but the A3 1.6 TDI is 2.3 cm longer and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
1777
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
2578
4214
4237 mm
Length
4214 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1865 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.43 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-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 petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
CLHA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

149 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

111 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
12.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.73 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.55 kg/bhp
8.73 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
74 mpg
39 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
61 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
818 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L