The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 23,500
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
165.9
101.5
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
101 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
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23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.14 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
29.14 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
510 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
127 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
127 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
