The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI (16 - 17)
€ 27,600
€ 30,800
€ 27,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169
102.4
167
169 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.25 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch 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
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
56 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
56 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
526 mi
Range
739 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
739 mi
A3 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).
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).
86.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
