The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (05 - 06)
€ 27,300

€ 24,800

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 2.8 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
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb

Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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)
BMM
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
23.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
23.72 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
29 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
42 mpg
29 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
31 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
428 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
610 mi
428 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
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).
151.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
151.6 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
309 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
1003 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









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