The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 27,500
€ 22,300
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 4.2 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.5
169.7 in
Length
165.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
3053 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.52 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
8V
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)
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 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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20.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
20.63 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
34 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
47 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
495 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 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
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
