The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 20,900

€ 23,200

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 is 2.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
2910 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3979 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.22 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 FSI
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28.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
28.81 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
33 mpg
33 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
24 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
475 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
475 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft