The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 20,600

€ 28,600

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %

General
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
DDYA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 1.6
31 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 1.6
450 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6
144 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft