The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 32,300
€ 27,800
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 A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169
103.8
169.8
169 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.74 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
504 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
