The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

€ 26,600
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 1.2 TFSI
€ 32,500
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 1.2 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70
77.4
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
102.4
166.8
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
166.8 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.79 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

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
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
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
135 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
39 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
723 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 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
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft