The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 34,300
€ 27,200
€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.46 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
589 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
123.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
123.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
