The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 30,800
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 32,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,500

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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 2.7 cm shorter, 2 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1423
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
1765
1995
1426
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
1785
1966
1765 mm
Width
1785 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1966 mm
1423 mm
Height
1426 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
2578
4286
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
2637
4313
4286 mm
Length
4313 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2637 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
1485 kg
Kerb Weight
1380 kg
1970 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1865 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
105 kg
7.07 %
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1968 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
148 bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
340 NM
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
340 NM
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

97 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

119 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

 REPLAY
7.54 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.32 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
7.54 kg/bhp
9.32 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
66 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
66 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
54 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
444 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
723 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1220 L