The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

€ 32,400
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,700
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 32,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700

ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 0.1 inches shorter.
A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
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 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
175.4
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)
103.8
175.5
175.4 in
Length
175.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4068 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17)

General

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

Engine

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

Performance

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

331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

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

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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