2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic vs. 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic and 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic weights approximately 79 kg more than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction 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, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic | 2006 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Attraction Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1593 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
