The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 23,900
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
5.01 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
89 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.55 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
34.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
