The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (04 - 06)
€ 25,700
€ 24,000
€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI and the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.4 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
