The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 30,000
€ 27,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TFSI is 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
2943 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.95 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 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 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.53 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
526 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
