The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (14 - 16)
€ 30,200
€ 27,600
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 TFSI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
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 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.43 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DBKA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
108 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
148 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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15.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.64 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
15.78 lb/hp
26.64 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
59 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
33 mpg
59 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
24 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
475 mi
Range
777 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
475 mi
777 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
82.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
136.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
