The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 30,900
€ 28,600
€ 30,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.3
77.4
56.1
70
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.8
169.7
102.4
167
169.7 in
Length
167 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.63 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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21.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.75 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
661 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft









33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft














