The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

€ 29,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 32,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI and the A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.4 inches long, 70.7 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall.
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.7
77.2
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
175.4
175.4 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.82 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)

General

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
DBKA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
108 hp
178 hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.97 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
27.45 lb/hp
16.97 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
51 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
797 mi
Range
555 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
797 mi
555 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
106.1 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data