The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,800
€ 22,800
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘ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 1.2 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
165.9
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 1.2 TFSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2767 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
13.45 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 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
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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CJZA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
120 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
26.61 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
634 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
92.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 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
10.8 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
