The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

€ 32,600
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 27,800
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800

ⓘ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 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
168 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
16.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.03 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
16.99 lb/hp
19.03 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
37 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
46 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
739 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
739 mi
583 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
86.4 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft