The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 23,900
€ 28,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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 2.0 FSI is 3.5 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
169
165.5 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.71 %
General
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic 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
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
746 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
444 mi
746 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
145.8 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
