The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

€ 28,600
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 width, but the A3 1.6 TDI is 0.4 cm longer and 0.3 cm taller.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
1424
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
1777
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1777 mm
Width
1777 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1424 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
2602
4241
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
2601
4237
4241 mm
Length
4237 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
1305 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1790 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1810 kg
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
Weight Difference:
20 kg
1.51 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)

General

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
DDYA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
178 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

142 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.45 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.44 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
11.45 kg/bhp
7.44 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
61 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
758 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
758 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
111.8 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L