The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘ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 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.07 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

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
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CAYC
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
23.09 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
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
610 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).
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
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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft