The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14)
€ 35,600

€ 25,600

€ 35,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 2.0 TDI is 7.3 cm shorter and 0.8 cm narrower.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1421
1777
1966
1421
1785
1966
1777 mm
Width
1785 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2601
4237
2636
4310
4237 mm
Length
4310 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
1470 kg
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1955 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1785 kg

Weight Difference:
170 kg
11.56 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
181 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
120 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 bhp
120 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
380 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
380 NM
200 NM
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
94 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
8.12 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.83 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TDI
8.12 kg/bhp
10.83 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
59 mpg
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
51 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
647 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
647 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
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).
94.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
94.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
127 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
116 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
325 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






1060 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L