The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.6 (03 - 05)
€ 35,000
€ 19,100
€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback 35 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.6.
A3 Sportback 35 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
165.5
169.8 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
A3 1.6
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
11.12 %
General
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
A3 1.6
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
A3 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
148 hp
101 hp
A3 1.6
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
251 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 1.6
Performance
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
A3 1.6
135 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6
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21.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
21.45 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
A3 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
52 mpg
34 mpg
A3 1.6
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
690 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
690 mi
488 mi
A3 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).
132.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
92.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
A3 1.6
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
A3 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1014 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
