The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

€ 35,900
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 29,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 35,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 0.1 inches longer and 0.2 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
169.8 in
Length
169.7 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (13 - 14)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CZPB
Engine Code
CRBC, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
187 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 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 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

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17.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.21 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
536 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
536 mi
690 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1014 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft