The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI (17 - 18)
€ 34,300
€ 30,300
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.3 inches narrower.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
56.1
70
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
102.4
167
103.8
169.8
167 in
Length
169.8 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.63 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
57 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
33 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
589 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
758 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
