The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 37,300
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
€ 33,200
 Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
€ 37,300
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 40 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 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
70.7
77.2
55.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
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 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
103.8
175.5
Blueprint Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
175.5
175.5 in
Length
175.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sedan 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.37 %
Audi A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
DKZA
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
187 hp
114 hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
150 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
17.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.49 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
17.63 lb/hp
26.49 lb/hp
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
37 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
542 mi
777 mi
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
119.4 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sedan 40 TFSI
A3 Sedan 1.6 TDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
11 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data