The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 21,700
€ 25,800
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.14 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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28.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
28.38 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
34 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
25 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
495 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
495 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
130.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
