The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (03 - 05)
€ 28,700
€ 22,300
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 FSI
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 FSI
3428 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.18 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.4 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
34 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
495 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
583 mi
495 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
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).
130.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
131.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
