The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,800

€ 27,900

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,900
ⓘ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 9.9 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
4214
4313 mm
Length
4214 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
1335 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg

Weight Difference:
110 kg
7.61 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
108 bhp
168 bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
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
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
12.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.6 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
12.36 kg/bhp
8.6 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
72 mpg
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
64 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
797 mi
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
80.3 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
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