The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 27,900
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 29,700
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 0.2 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
102.4
167
166.8 in
Length
167 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3957 lb
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.13 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
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
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
DBKA
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 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
144 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
34 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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
106.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft