The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 30,800
€ 28,600
€ 30,800
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 TFSI is 4.5 cm longer, 1.2 cm narrower and 0.1 cm lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1423
1765
1995
1424
1777
1966
1765 mm
Width
1777 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1424 mm
2578
4286
2602
4241
4286 mm
Length
4241 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2602 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1305 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1790 kg
Weight Difference:
180 kg
12.12 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
114 bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
97 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
142 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.45 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.54 kg/bhp
11.45 kg/bhp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
69 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
69 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
61 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
444 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
108 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
365 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
