The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 30,600
€ 31,400
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 3.2.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 3.2
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 3.2
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
15.28 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DDYA
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
114 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 3.2
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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25.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
25.72 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
56 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
352 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
352 mi
A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
200.8 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
