The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

€ 25,000
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI 99g
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 1.8 TFSI and the A3 1.6 TDI 99g are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4045 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI 99g (09 - 12)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
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 99g
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 99g

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
138 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI 99g

▶ REPLAY
18.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
18.91 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI 99g

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
899 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
518 mi
899 mi
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Environmental Impact
125 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).
78.2 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI 99g
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft