The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

€ 22,900
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 32,600
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)

General

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
CBZB
Engine Code
CUPA, CUNA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
181 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
44 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
36 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
645 mi
739 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
100.4 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft