The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18)
€ 33,000
€ 32,300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 3.2 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4068 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
13.38 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.3 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
26.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
16 mpg
city
56 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
355 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
82.2 kWh
A3 3.2
198.9 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
