The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI quattro (09 - 12)
€ 35,900
€ 29,100
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
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
103.8
169.8
101.5
166.9
169.8 in
Length
166.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.34 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CZPB
Engine Code
CBAB, CFFB
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 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
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
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.88 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
23.88 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
47 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
47 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
746 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
746 mi
A3 2.0 TDI
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).
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).
102.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
