The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

€ 24,400
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 24,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 24,400
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 DPF is 7.2 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
2578
4286
4214 mm
Length
4286 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
1415 kg
Kerb Weight
1420 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1905 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
5 kg
0.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
158 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

132 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

114 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

 REPLAY
10.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.99 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
10.25 kg/bhp
8.99 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
51 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
146 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L