The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 17) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 40 TDI quattro S tronic (19 - ..)
€ 34,300

€ 38,900

€ 34,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,900
ⓘ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. 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 40 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 40 TDI
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3417 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.75 %

General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
DGCA, DJGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
181 hp
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 40 TDI
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16.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.86 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
33 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
684 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
589 mi
684 mi
A3 Sportback 40 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).
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 40 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft







30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft