2006 Audi A3 2.0 T vs. 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic
To start off, both 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T and 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 99 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 T 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 T weights approximately 265 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.
Because 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T will offer significantly more control. 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 T (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A3 2.0 T 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 2.0 T | 2006 Audi A3 1.6 Sportback Attraction Automatic | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
