The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

€ 23,900
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 29,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19) A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 0.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 30 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)
103.8
169.8
169 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.26 %
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI S tronic (18 - 19)

General

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 30 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAYB
Engine Code
DKRF
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
89 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
34.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
34.55 lb/hp
24.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
45 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
777 mi
Range
598 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
598 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
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).
98.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
90.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft