The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 26,700
€ 30,000
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 2.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
101.5
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.65 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 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
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
795 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
