The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 29,900
€ 23,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.6 TDI is 2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.6.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
56.1
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
102.4
167
101.5
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.37 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 hp
101 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
124 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
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27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
510 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
127 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
127 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
