The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 20,600
€ 22,100
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4001 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.66 %
General
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Performance
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
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29.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
A3 1.6
29.03 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 1.6
450 mi
670 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 1.6
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
