The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic (08 - 08)
€ 29,500

€ 27,400

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is just 0.7 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
55.9
70.3
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
169
169.7 in
Length
169 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.34 %

General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
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
CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.33 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.82 lb/hp
23.33 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
633 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
633 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
111 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
111 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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