The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TDI S tronic (18 - ..)
€ 38,300
€ 35,000
€ 38,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI and the A3 Sportback 35 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 169.8 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 56.1 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
103.8
169.8
103.8
169.8
169.8 in
Length
169.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4376 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.99 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUPA, CUNA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, DFGA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
181 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.45 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
18.27 lb/hp
21.45 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
48 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
42 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
634 mi
690 mi
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
100.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 Sportback 35 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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
















