The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 21,900

€ 19,100

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 FSI is 3.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 1.6
2954 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4023 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.47 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6
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25.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
25.91 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
34 mpg
A3 1.6
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
518 mi
488 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
132.6 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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