The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
€ 20,000

€ 28,900

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 1.6 is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.81 %

General
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
A3 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A3 1.6
33 mpg
30 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
432 mi
A3 1.6
482 mi
432 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
149.7 kWh
A3 1.6
134.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft