The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 20,300
€ 32,600
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.6 FSI is 4.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.8 %
General
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
181 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
739 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
