The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 27,600

€ 21,000

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 1.6 FSI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2578
4214
4237 mm
Length
4214 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.38 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
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 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
114 bhp
A3 1.6 FSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
12.08 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.08 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
60 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
518 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
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).
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).
125 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
105 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
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