The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

€ 33,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 25,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 33,800
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. 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.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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 quattro (05 - 06)
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 quattro (05 - 06)
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
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3395 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4475 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.51 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (05 - 06)

General

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

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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18.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.6 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
18.02 lb/hp
24.6 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
632 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
478 mi
632 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft