The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 28,200
€ 23,200
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4266 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.88 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
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19.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.03 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
33 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
727 mi
475 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
