The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
€ 22,800
€ 30,600
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,600
ⓘ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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
166.9
169.7 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.33 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
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
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
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
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
120 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.61 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
40 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
