The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

€ 27,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
€ 32,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI and the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 169.8 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 56.1 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
103.8
169.8
169.8 in
Length
169.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.7 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)

General

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CHZD
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

472 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
24.27 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft