The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 26,300
€ 22,000
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 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
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
104.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
104.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
