The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 32,300
€ 30,600
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.1 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
167
166.9 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.75 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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16.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.68 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
497 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
497 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
