The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 31,700
€ 20,800
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 0 inches shorter and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
166.9
166.8 in
Length
166.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.68 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
145 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
46 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
503 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
