The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (12 - 16)
€ 28,700
€ 31,700
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,700
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 1.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
102.4
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3142 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.37 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.65 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
17.65 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
583 mi
Range
471 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
471 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
125 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
125 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.2 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30 cu ft
