The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 21,600
€ 24,700
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,700
ⓘ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 0.4 inches longer.
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.5
165.9 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.29 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BKD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
632 mi
A3 1.6
444 mi
632 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 1.6
145.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
