The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 26,600
€ 29,100
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. The A3 1.2 TFSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
2745 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
650 lb
19.15 %
General
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
25.42 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
665 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.2 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
