The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 20,600
€ 24,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 1.6 is 3.5 cm shorter.
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4203
2578
4238
4203 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.66 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 bhp
138 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6
148 NM
320 NM
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
114 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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13.17 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.11 kg/bhp
A3 1.6
13.17 kg/bhp
10.11 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 1.6
37 mpg
55 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 1.6
450 mi
670 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
104.9 kWh
A3 1.6
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
