The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

€ 27,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 0.6 cm shorter.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
1765
1995
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1995 mm
1423 mm
Height
1423 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)
2578
4292
4286 mm
Length
4292 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
1545 kg
Kerb Weight
1320 kg
2030 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1805 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
225 kg
14.56 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (10 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
CBZB
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
104 bhp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1550 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
175 NM
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

133 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
11.2 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.69 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
11.2 kg/bhp
12.69 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
47 mpg
53 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
37 mpg
city
43 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
645 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
621 mi
645 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
123.4 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).
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
123.4 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
302 L
Boot Capacity
370 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L