The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 22,000
€ 27,800
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.01 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CBZB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
27.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.66 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
43 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104.1 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
