The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (12 - 14)
€ 24,800

€ 26,700

€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 FSI is 0.9 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
102.4
166.8
165.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.98 %

General
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
28.09 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
20 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
797 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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