The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 38,300
€ 22,600
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.6.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.67 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
143 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
510 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
127 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
