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
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 26,700
 Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 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 1.9 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.76 %
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMM
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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

420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.72 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft