The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,800
€ 26,800
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 4.8 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1421
1765
1957
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4238
2578
4286
4238 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1375 kg
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1935 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.17 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
13.22 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.18 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
13.22 kg/bhp
9.18 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
38 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
67 mpg
38 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
63 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
814 mi
Range
455 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
455 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
142.1 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
109 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
