The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sedan 35 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 32,600
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI € 33,200
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sedan 35 TFSI and the A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 175.5 inches long, 70.7 inches wide and 55.7 inches tall.
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
70.7 in
Width
70.7 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.2 in
55.7 in
Height
55.7 in
175.5 in
Length
175.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.09 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
DDYA
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
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
148 hp
114 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
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
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20.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
20.18 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
46 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
37 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
609 mi
777 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
96.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sedan 35 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
12 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data