The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

€ 29,100
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 23,200
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200

ⓘ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 1.4 TFSI are absolutely identical. Both are 169 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
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 quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169
169 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3395 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4068 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
11.69 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CAXC
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
168 hp
123 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
138 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.37 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
20.21 lb/hp
24.37 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
33 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
589 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
665 mi
589 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
109.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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