The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 28,600
€ 21,700
€ 28,600
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. The A3 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
3164 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.42 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
8V
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 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
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
133 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
495 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
96.7 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 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
