The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 19,100
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05) A3 1.6
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

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 is 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3891 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.91 %
Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6

 REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
34 mpg
A3 1.6
50 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
488 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
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)
31.1 cu ft