The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 30,900

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.7
167 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2976 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4045 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.55 %

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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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20.11 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.11 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
739 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
739 mi
661 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 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
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft









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