The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 29,900
€ 29,700
€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.16 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
444 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
665 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
