The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 27,300
€ 26,700
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF is 4.8 cm longer and 0.2 cm taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
1423
1765
1995
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1423 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4286
2578
4238
4286 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
115 kg
7.74 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-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 petrol engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 bhp
158 bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
320 NM
250 NM
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
128 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.67 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
10.76 kg/bhp
8.67 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
50 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
610 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L
