The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
€ 29,300

€ 25,900

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70.3
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.14 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CHZD
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
114 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
128 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
24.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
24.66 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
50 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
661 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
89 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
89 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft








34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft