The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 21,000
€ 28,500
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 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
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.62 %
General
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 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
