The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
€ 29,500
		
					
					€ 29,700
					
					
					€ 29,500
					Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
					€ 29,700
				ⓘ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, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is  0.1 inches shorter and  0.2 inches lower. 
				
				A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				55.9
							
							70.3
							
							77.4
							
						56.1
							
							70.3
															
							77.4
							
						70.3 in
					Width
					70.3 in
				77.4 in
					Width Incl. Mirrors
					77.4 in
				55.9 in
					Height
					56.1 in
				103.8
							
							169.7
							
						103.8
							
							169.8
							
						169.7 in
					Length
					169.8 in
				103.8 in
					Wheelbase
					103.8 in
				Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				3230 lb
					Curb Weight
					2921 lb
				4233 lb
					Gross Vehicle
Weight
					Weight
4057 lb
				
								Weight Difference:
								309 lb
									9.57 %
								
								General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				8V
	
					Generation
					8V
				Hatchback
	
					Car Body Style
					Hatchback
				Diesel
					Fuel Type
					Mid-Grade Unleaded
				
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
					Drivetrain
					Front-wheel drive
						
6-speed manual transmission
					Transmission
					6-speed manual transmission
				Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
	
					Engine Type
					Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
				CRBC, CRLB
Engine Code
DPCA
4
Valves
					4
4
Cylinders
					4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
					1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
						at 3500 rpm
					Power
					148 hp
						at 5000 rpm
					A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						148 hp
						148 hp
						A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
					236 lb‑ft
						at 1750 rpm
					Max. Torque
					184 lb‑ft
						at 1500 rpm
					A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						236 lb‑ft
						184 lb‑ft
						A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
					Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				
							
							
							133 mph
						
					Maximum Speed
					
							
							
							137 mph
						
					8.5 sec
					Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
					8.2 sec
				
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
387 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
									62 mph
									62
mph
mph
374 ft
							0.000 sec
								
								A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
						21.82 lb/hp
					Weight-to-Power Ratio
					19.74 lb/hp
						
				A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						21.82 lb/hp
						19.74 lb/hp
						A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
					Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				Fuel Economy
	
				
						50 mpg
						
					
					combined
					
						44 mpg
						
					
				A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						50 mpg
						44 mpg
						A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
					41 mpg
					city
					35 mpg
						
				No data
					highway
					No data
						
				13.2 gal
					Fuel Tank Capacity
					13.2 gal
						661 mi
					Range
					586 mi
				A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						661 mi
						586 mi
						A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
					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).
100.4 kWh
						
				A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
						96.7 kWh
						100.4 kWh
						A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
					Euro 5
					Emission Standard
					Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
						
				196 g/mi (NEFZ)
					CO2 Emissions
					233 g/mi (WLTP)
						
				Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
					A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
				5
					Doors
					5
				5
					No. of Seats
					5
				1003 lb
					Maximum Payload
					1135 lb
				9.6 cu ft
					Trunk Volume
					10.8 cu ft
				






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



















