The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 31,700

€ 29,400

€ 31,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 2.9 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
103.8
169.7
166.8 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
145 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
16.62 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
690 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft