The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 29,700
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 28,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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 quattro (08 - 10)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3395 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4343 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.56 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
665 mi
Range
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
665 mi
579 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
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