The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 23,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 28,700
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,100
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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
69.5
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (05 - 06)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
9.01 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BKD
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.61 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
43 mpg
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
621 mi
583 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
113.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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