The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 25,600
€ 26,400
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
13.15 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
CYVB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
25.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
25.62 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
610 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 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
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
