The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
€ 28,600
€ 33,200
€ 28,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,200
ⓘ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. The A3 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
169
166.8 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3373 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4442 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.2 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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21.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.12 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
21.38 lb/hp
17.12 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
661 mi
Range
490 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
661 mi
490 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
144 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
