The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,000
 Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) A3 1.6 TDI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
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 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.86 %
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CAYB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
89 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

587 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.56 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
33.56 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
53 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6 TDI
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)
30.6 cu ft