The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07)
€ 25,300
€ 21,000
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
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
168.7
101.5
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3935 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.66 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.14 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.25 lb/hp
25.14 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
518 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
125 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 FSI
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
