The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 26,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 30,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF and the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (06 - 08)
Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.02 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
197 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
19.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.62 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
19.1 lb/hp
16.62 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
600 mi
444 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
145.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
117.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft