The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 25,900
€ 25,900
€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 7.2 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1423
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
2578
4214
2578
4286
4214 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1410 kg
Kerb Weight
1485 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1970 kg
Weight Difference:
75 kg
5.05 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
138 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
320 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
8.92 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
455 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
142.1 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
179 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 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
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
