The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 24,100
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12).
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
2888 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3957 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.31 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
108 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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26.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
26.74 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
60 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
53 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
833 mi
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
797 mi
833 mi
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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
