The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 23,000
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TDI
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
165.9
101.5
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.54 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
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
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BKD
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
89 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.17 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
53 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
642 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
119.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 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
