The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 20,900

€ 27,900

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.6 is 7.2 cm longer and 0.2 cm taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1423
1765
1995
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1423 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4286
2578
4214
4286 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1320 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1805 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
125 kg
8.65 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
148 NM
350 NM
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
13.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
13.07 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
39 mpg
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
475 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
136.5 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L









1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L