The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 28,600
€ 21,000
€ 28,600
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
The A3 1.6 TDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.6 FSI.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
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
165.9
167 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.38 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDYA
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
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25.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.24 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
518 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
125 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
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
