The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 29,900
€ 24,500
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI e.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.65 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
▶ REPLAY
27.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
27.15 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
53 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
797 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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).
92.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
