The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI design (18 - ..)
€ 27,600

€ 33,000

€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 35 TDI.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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 35 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.79 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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26.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.08 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
26.64 lb/hp
21.08 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
50 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
777 mi
723 mi
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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