The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 27,800
€ 32,500
€ 27,800
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 1.8 TFSI is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 7.6 cm shorter, 0.8 cm narrower and 0.5 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1421
1777
1966
1426
1785
1966
1777 mm
Width
1785 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1426 mm
2601
4237
2637
4313
4237 mm
Length
4313 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.99 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
340 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
66 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
66 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
526 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
723 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L
