The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169.7 in
Length
168.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
142 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.49 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
19.49 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft