The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.6 Tiptronic (03 - 05)
€ 21,700
€ 20,600
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
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
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4001 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.25 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
115 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
29.03 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
31 mpg
A3 1.6
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
450 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
450 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
144 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
144 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.6
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
