The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 33,000
€ 24,800
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 3.2 is 2.3 cm shorter and 1.2 cm narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2601
4237
4214 mm
Length
4237 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
1570 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
2055 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.88 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
90 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.55 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.36 kg/bhp
12.55 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
74 mpg
A3 3.2
27 mpg
74 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
355 mi
Range
818 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
818 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
250 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
