The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 25,900
€ 21,700
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.8 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
1421
1765
1957
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4214
2578
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.8 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
101 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
148 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
137 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
168 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
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8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.87 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
12.87 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
495 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
