The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 33,300
€ 20,300
€ 33,300
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 dimensions of the A3 3.2 and the A3 1.6 FSI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
18.74 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 3.2
24 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
17 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
526 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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 3.2
187.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
