2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic vs. 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic and 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic weights approximately 50 kg more than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic. (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 Automatic | 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
