The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)

€ 24,000
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI S tronic (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.72 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DSG (04 - 06)

General

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
24.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
24.82 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
589 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
109.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft