The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16)
€ 27,800

€ 38,400

€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 2.0 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback e-tron.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.5
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
10.22 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CUKB, CXUA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
201 hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback e-tron
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
137 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback e-tron
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
19.03 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
157 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
157 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
28 mpg
city
No data
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
583 mi
Range
1657 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
1657 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
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).
28.5 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
28.5 kWh
A3 Sportback e-tron
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback e-tron
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft








28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.7 cu ft