The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (10 - 12) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (04 - 05)
€ 30,000
€ 28,400
€ 30,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.7 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CBBB, CFGB
Engine Code
AXX, BPY, BWA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
168 hp
197 hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.17 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
16.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
31 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
47 mpg
31 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
684 mi
Range
444 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
684 mi
444 mi
A3 2.0 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).
145.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
102.8 kWh
145.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
