The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (04 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 S tronic (08 - 10)
€ 35,800
€ 22,600
€ 35,800
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 3.2 is 1.9 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.6
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.6
3616 lb
Curb Weight
2855 lb
4685 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
21.05 %
General
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
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 3.2
A3 1.6
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
247 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 3.2
236 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.6
155 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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14.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
14.64 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
25 mpg
35 mpg
A3 1.6
18 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
396 mi
Range
510 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
396 mi
510 mi
A3 1.6
Environmental Impact
178.2 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 3.2
178.2 kWh
127 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 3.2
A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
