The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 28,800
€ 20,300
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 11 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the A3 1.6 FSI.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
1426
1785
1966
1421
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1426 mm
Height
1421 mm
2637
4313
2578
4203
4313 mm
Length
4203 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg
Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.62 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBKA
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
114 bhp
A3 1.6 FSI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 NM
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
155 NM
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
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12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.4 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
11.4 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
64 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
526 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.6 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
