The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DSG (03 - 05)
€ 30,800
€ 24,800
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 3.3 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
168.7
101.5
165.5
168.7 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.69 %
General
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
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 dual clutch 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
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BKD
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TDI
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16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.09 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.62 lb/hp
23.09 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
41 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
600 mi
A3 2.0 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
