The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (16 - 18)
€ 24,400

€ 33,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.41 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
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 DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.82 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
21.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
49 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
49 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
34 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
647 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
647 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
98.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
98.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft








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