The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 29,900

€ 27,400

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 5.1 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 0.1 cm taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1424
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1424 mm
Height
1423 mm
2602
4241
2578
4292
4241 mm
Length
4292 mm
2602 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1460 kg
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1945 kg

Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.9 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
250 NM
320 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.31 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
12.31 kg/bhp
10.58 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
64 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
633 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
797 mi
633 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
111 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
111 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
370 L










1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L