The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 25,000
€ 24,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
166.9
101.5
168.7
166.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.82 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
22.28 lb/hp
19.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
670 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
