The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 29,500
€ 20,300
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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)
DBKA
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
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
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 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
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
27.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.05 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
526 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
