The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 31,700
€ 28,700
€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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. The A3 1.8 TFSI is 4.9 cm shorter, 1.2 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1421
1777
1966
1423
1765
1995
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2601
4237
2578
4286
4237 mm
Length
4286 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
1425 kg
Kerb Weight
1555 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg
Weight Difference:
130 kg
8.36 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
168 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
350 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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8.01 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.26 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
8.01 kg/bhp
9.26 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
43 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
34 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
471 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
471 mi
583 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
125 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
152 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
302 L
1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L
