The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI ultra (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 25,800

€ 25,300

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 ultra is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.03 %

General
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
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 ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CRKB, CXXB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
108 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI ultra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
26.13 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
69 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
60 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
914 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
914 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
70 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
70 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI ultra
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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