The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
€ 23,700
€ 30,000
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.4 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 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3891 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.67 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
CBBB, CFGB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
23.52 lb/hp
19.68 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
44 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
36 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
586 mi
Range
665 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
586 mi
665 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 1.4 TFSI
100.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.4 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
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
