The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

€ 31,500
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 31,900
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
70.3
77.4
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
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 S tronic (13 - 15)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (13 - 15)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.22 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
16.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
16.78 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
32 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
555 mi
Range
468 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
555 mi
468 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
138.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
106.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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