The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,500
€ 28,800
€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
45 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
706 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
706 mi
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
90.4 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
