The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (17 - 17)
€ 30,800
€ 28,600
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 1.8 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0 inches lower than the A3 1.6 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
56.1
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
168.7
102.4
167
168.7 in
Length
167 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.13 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch 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
DDYA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
114 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.24 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.62 lb/hp
25.24 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
57 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
22 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
444 mi
Range
758 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
758 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
84.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
