The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 36,500
€ 28,800
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.3 cm shorter and 0.5 cm lower.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1421
1785
1966
1426
1785
1966
1785 mm
Width
1785 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
2636
4310
2637
4313
4310 mm
Length
4313 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
1500 kg
Kerb Weight
1335 kg
1985 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1820 kg
Weight Difference:
165 kg
11 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
108 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
380 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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8.29 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.36 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8.29 kg/bhp
12.36 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
72 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
72 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
51 mpg
city
64 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
797 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
647 mi
797 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
102 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
340 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1180 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
















