The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (08 - 10)
€ 27,300
€ 20,800
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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
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
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3847 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
15.15 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMM
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6
129 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.5 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.72 lb/hp
27.5 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
503 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
503 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
128.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.6
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
