The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 29,900
€ 22,300
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 FSI.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 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
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.48 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 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 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
34 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
495 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 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
