The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 30,200
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.89 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.78 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
28.72 lb/hp
15.78 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
833 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
833 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
