The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
€ 23,900
€ 29,500
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.79 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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19.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.25 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
