The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 17)
€ 33,300
€ 30,600
€ 33,300
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 3.2 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 3.2
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
165.5
102.4
167
165.5 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
16.87 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
DDYA
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 3250 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 3.2
24 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
17 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
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
