The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,800
€ 35,900
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.6 TDI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
70
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
169.8
166.8 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.63 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
CZPB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.21 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.66 lb/hp
17.21 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
51 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
818 mi
Range
536 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
818 mi
536 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
109.9 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
