The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 33,000

€ 21,700

€ 33,000
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 3.2 is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 3.2
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 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.19 %

General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
101 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.38 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
28.38 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
495 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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