The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 35,600
€ 19,100
€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.3 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
165.5
166.8 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
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 dual clutch 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
34 mpg
A3 1.6
43 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
488 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
132.6 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 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
