The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 27,500
€ 28,400
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 10.7 cm longer and 2 cm wider.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
1421
1785
1966
1421
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2636
4310
2578
4203
4310 mm
Length
4203 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
1385 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1870 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1930 kg
Weight Difference:
60 kg
4.15 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 bhp
197 bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
320 NM
280 NM
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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9.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
9.36 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
67 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
67 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
739 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
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).
145.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
