The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 1.0 TFSI (16 - 17)
€ 23,500

€ 25,700

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,700
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.6 is 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the A3 1.0 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169
102.4
167
169 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2701 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
8.26 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CHZD
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
114 hp
A3 1.0 TFSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 1.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 1.0 TFSI
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.69 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
23.69 lb/hp
A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
661 mi
A3 1.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
127 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).
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
127 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 1.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft










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