The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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 (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI 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 2.0 TDI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (14 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
583 mi
Range
706 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
706 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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