The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 24,800
€ 28,800
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
General
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
20.55 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
428 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
428 mi
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
151.6 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
309 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
