The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

€ 25,800
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI ultra
€ 23,900
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,800
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.6 TDI ultra is 0.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.8 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.23 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

General

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 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 ultra
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.8 TFSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI ultra

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
60 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
914 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
70 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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