The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 24,400

€ 27,600

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 DPF is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.28 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
670 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
104.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









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