The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 23,400

€ 20,000

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 and height, but the A3 1.9 TDI is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 1.9 TDI
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
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.6
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.52 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
50 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.6
39 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
727 mi
482 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
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








30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft