The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 26,400
 Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 2.0 TDI DPF
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
Blueprint Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4255 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.03 %
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (05 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
610 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft