The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 32,800

€ 25,900

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
102.4
167
101.5
168.7
167 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
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
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 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
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft