The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 35,500
€ 28,600
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 3.2 is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 cm shorter, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1424
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4238
2602
4241
4238 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
1585 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
280 kg
17.67 %
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 dual clutch 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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
114 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
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
6.42 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.42 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
A3 3.2
30 mpg
69 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
396 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 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
