The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 3.2 quattro S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 32,800
€ 36,500
€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 3.2.
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
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
169
167 in
Length
169 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3583 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4652 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
15.69 %
General
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
148 hp
247 hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 3.2
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
135 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 3.2
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20.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.51 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
20.41 lb/hp
14.51 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
25 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
25 mpg
A3 Sportback 3.2
46 mpg
city
18 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
723 mi
Range
396 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
723 mi
396 mi
A3 Sportback 3.2
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).
178.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 3.2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 3.2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
