The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
€ 30,000
€ 27,800
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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. The A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.8 TFSI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
102.4
166.8
169 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.87 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
178 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
40 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
684 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
111.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
