The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 26,300
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 28,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3935 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
331 lb
10.35 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CXSB, CZCA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.3 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
23.3 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
632 mi
Range
609 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
609 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 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).
96.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft