The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 34,900
€ 23,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘ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 7.8 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
1421
1765
1957
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4214
2578
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
265 kg
16.56 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
V6 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
101 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
148 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
167 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
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6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.22 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
13.22 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 3.2
30 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
22 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
396 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 3.2
396 mi
510 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
127 kWh
A3 3.2
178.2 kWh
127 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
