The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 33,300

€ 21,900

€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 8.3 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1421
1765
1957
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4203
2578
4286
4203 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1340 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1825 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
16.25 %

General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
114 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
155 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.75 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
11.75 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 3.2
29 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
518 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
125 kWh
A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
158 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L