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 1.1 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56.1
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
101.5
168.7
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
103.8
169.8
168.7 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3274 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.06 %
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
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 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline 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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
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

318 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
16.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
16.62 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 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
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft