The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 25,900
€ 21,600
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
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
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.66 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.6
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
444 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
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).
145.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6
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)
31.1 cu ft
