The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,100
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.86 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
833 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
833 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft