The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 26,400

€ 28,800

€ 26,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.09 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft