The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 28,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.2 inches shorter.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)
101.5
169
168.7 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3120 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.01 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CAYC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Performance

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

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

538 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
30 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
795 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
795 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft