The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 25,700

€ 25,900

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.3
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.11 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CLHA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28.3 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
818 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
818 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
78.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








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