The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 27,900

€ 26,800

€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.4 TFSI cod
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
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
101.5
165.9
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 1.4 TFSI cod
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3957 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.35 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CPTA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
138 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.93 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
20.93 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
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).
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).
89 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
89 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI cod
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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