The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 36,600

€ 28,800

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.8
167 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.2 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
108 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.25 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
27.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
797 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft