The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 23,500
€ 27,600
€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The A3 Sportback 1.6 is just 0.7 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
103.8
169.7
169 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.47 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
Engine Code
CLHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
29.14 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
35 mpg
60 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
49 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
510 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
510 mi
797 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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).
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
127 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
