The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod S tronic (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 31,700

€ 32,500

€ 31,700
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 dimensions of the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod and the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 169.8 inches long, 70.3 inches wide and 56.1 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
56.1
70.3
77.4
56.1
70.3
77.4
70.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
56.1 in
103.8
169.8
103.8
169.8
169.8 in
Length
169.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2965 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.53 %

General
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DPCA
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
148 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
20.03 lb/hp
20.55 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
46 mpg
55 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
37 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
609 mi
Range
723 mi
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
609 mi
723 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
96.6 kWh
88.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI cod
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft