The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

€ 27,900
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 22,300
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300

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 7.8 cm shorter and 0.2 cm lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
1765
1957
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1421 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
2578
4214
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)
2578
4292
4214 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1360 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1845 kg
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
85 kg
5.88 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (08 - 09)

General

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
168 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 bhp
123 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
350 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
350 NM
200 NM
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

108 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

 REPLAY
8.6 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.06 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8.6 kg/bhp
11.06 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
48 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
37 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
579 mi
Range
570 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
570 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
113.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
113.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L