The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

€ 24,700
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.2 TFSI is 2.9 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
70
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2701 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
16.09 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CYVB
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
123 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
25.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.01 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
94.8 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft