The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 26,500
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 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 S tronic (08 - 08)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
178 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
22.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
22.69 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
44 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
478 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
633 mi
478 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
111 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft