The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 25,800
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 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
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
56 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
52 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
814 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
814 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
