The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05)
€ 25,300
€ 28,400
€ 25,300
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 3.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
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
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.32 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.84 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.25 lb/hp
16.84 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
27 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
43 mpg
27 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
34 mpg
city
19 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
424 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
424 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
166.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
113.1 kWh
166.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
