The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI (04 - 06)
€ 25,800
€ 24,100
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 FSI
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 FSI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.76 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.7 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.57 lb/hp
20.7 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
600 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
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
