The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 28,900
€ 26,700
€ 28,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 TFSI is 1.9 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 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
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.52 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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16.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.06 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
432 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
149.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft
