The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 34,300
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) A3 2.0 TFSI
€ 27,600
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600

ⓘ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 width, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
102.4
167
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
167 in
Length
166.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.75 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 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
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft