The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic DSG (08 - 08)
€ 30,800
€ 24,000
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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. The A3 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56.1
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
102.4
167
101.5
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3086 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.56 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
25.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
589 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
109.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
