The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (08 - 12)
€ 27,900
€ 25,900
€ 27,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.46 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
18.96 lb/hp
19.46 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
579 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
579 mi
518 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
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).
125 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
