The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16)
€ 33,300
€ 25,800
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 1.3 inches shorter and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
102.4
166.8
165.5 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
3527 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
705 lb
19.99 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
CRKB, CXXB
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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 ultra
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
69 mpg
A3 3.2
24 mpg
69 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
17 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
377 mi
Range
914 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
914 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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).
70 kWh
A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
70 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
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
