The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,900
€ 25,000
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
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 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
814 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
814 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
