The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 36,600

€ 30,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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. The A3 2.0 TDI is 2.7 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
55.9
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.7
167 in
Length
169.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.68 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
17.91 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
49 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
712 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
98.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft