The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 30,600
€ 23,900
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.62 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
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
