The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 23,100

€ 27,200

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 4.8 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1421
1765
1957
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4238
2578
4286
4238 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1345 kg
Kerb Weight
1545 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2030 kg

Weight Difference:
200 kg
12.94 %

General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
320 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
133 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.2 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.93 kg/bhp
11.2 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
610 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
610 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
123.4 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
106.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
133 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
302 L








1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L