The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
€ 35,500
€ 26,700
€ 35,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
10.73 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
104 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
121 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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14.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.15 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 3.2
25 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
795 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
795 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
