The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 29,400

€ 20,900

€ 29,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just 2.4 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 1.6.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
1421
1785
1966
1423
1765
1995
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2636
4310
2578
4286
4310 mm
Length
4286 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
1855 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1805 kg

Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.38 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
101 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
148 NM
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
169 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6
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9.43 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.07 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.43 kg/bhp
13.07 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
63 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
52 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
690 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
690 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
460 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
370 L








1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L