The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 30,000

€ 24,100

€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 2.0 TDI DPF and the A3 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 166.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
166.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-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
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.68 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
665 mi
Range
833 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
833 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 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
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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