The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 25,400
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. The A3 1.6 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.07 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
