The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 24,800

€ 25,400

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI
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
A3 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
777 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI
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