The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 33,200
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 34,700
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 33,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,700

ⓘ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 width and height, but the A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
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 S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.79 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-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
DDYA
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
114 hp
178 hp
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
56 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
777 mi
526 mi
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 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
11 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data