The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 22,300
€ 30,900
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 2.0 FSI is 4.2 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 FSI
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
165.5
103.8
169.7
165.5 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %
General
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.11 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
34 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
495 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
130.7 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 2.0 FSI
130.7 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
