The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)

€ 28,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 21,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10) A3 Sportback 1.6
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700

ⓘ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
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
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 S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)
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
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
408 lb
12.46 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (08 - 10)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
101 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
138 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

551 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
495 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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