The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 27,800
€ 25,400
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
101.5
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.36 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
53 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
24 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
777 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
90.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
