The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (05 - 08)
€ 28,600
€ 21,600
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 is 0.9 inches longer 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
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.3 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.6
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
444 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
