The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 27,600
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TFSI.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 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
166.9
167 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.91 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 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 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.33 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
15.33 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
56 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
482 mi
A3 2.0 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 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)
30.6 cu ft
