The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 32,600
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 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
166.9
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
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
CUPA, CUNA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
181 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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20.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.99 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
20.23 lb/hp
16.99 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
511 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
511 mi
739 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
86.4 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 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
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
