The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 40 TFSI quattro S tronic (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 36,400

€ 26,300

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback 40 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.68 %

General
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DKZA
Engine Code
BMM
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
187 hp
138 hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
17.57 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
37 mpg
40 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
534 mi
Range
632 mi
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
534 mi
632 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
267 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 40 TFSI
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft








33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft