The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 1.8 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.37 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
108 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.74 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.11 lb/hp
26.74 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 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
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft