The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
€ 24,400
€ 28,900
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.39 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
22.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.06 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.61 lb/hp
16.06 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
30 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
432 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
432 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 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).
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).
149.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
149.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
