The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 23,900
€ 22,600
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.15 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CAYB
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
44 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
510 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
127 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft
