The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
€ 28,700

€ 27,300

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 quattro and the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
56
69.5
78.5
56
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
101.5
168.7
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 quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
3428 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.49 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMN, BKQ, BUY
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
168 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
137 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
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20.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
20.4 lb/hp
23.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
37 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
583 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
583 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
131.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft