The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 28,000
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 width, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
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
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.61 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
15.61 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
30 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
30 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
24 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
438 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
438 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
147.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
147.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TFSI
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)
31.1 cu ft
