The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 25,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.64 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBKA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
124 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
27.25 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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
82.2 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
