The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

€ 30,600
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..) A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
€ 29,400
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

ⓘ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 35 TFSI is 0.1 inches longer.
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 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 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
103.8
175.4
175.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2965 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.74 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)

General

A3 Sedan 35 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DPCA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
108 hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.45 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
19.89 lb/hp
27.45 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
44 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
586 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
586 mi
797 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
100.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data