The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

€ 27,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900

ⓘ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 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
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 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
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 1.8 TFSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4266 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
20.23 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
32 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
50 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
511 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
511 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft