The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 20,300

€ 28,700

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 FSI is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.5
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
562 lb
16.39 %

General
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
526 mi
583 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
123.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








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