The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12) A3 2.0 TDI
€ 25,300
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300

ⓘ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 is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
69.5
77
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)

General

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBAB, CFFB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
138 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
23.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.93 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
23.88 lb/hp
22.93 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
746 mi
670 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft