The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (05 - 08)
€ 35,500
€ 20,000
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 3.2 is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 3.2
A3 1.6
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.6
3494 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
672 lb
19.23 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 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 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 1.6
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.6
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
482 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
482 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
134.5 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
