The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 36,600
€ 20,300
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.6 FSI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
101.5
165.5
167 in
Length
165.5 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
11.57 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 FSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
712 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
526 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
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).
123.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
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
