The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF (08 - 08)
€ 24,700
€ 24,400
€ 24,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 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
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 DPF
2811 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.62 %
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
7-speed dual clutch 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
CJZA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 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
120 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 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
27.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
27.03 lb/hp
22.28 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
46 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
46 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
670 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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)
30.6 cu ft
