The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (06 - 08)
€ 38,400

€ 28,700

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback e-tron is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's an inch longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0 inches taller than the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56.1
70.3
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56.1 in
Height
56 in
103.5
169.8
101.5
168.7
169.8 in
Length
168.7 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.71 %

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

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

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
BMN, BKQ, BUY
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.4 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
20.4 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
37 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
37 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
No data
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
1657 mi
Range
583 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
583 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
28.5 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).
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback e-tron
28.5 kWh
131.6 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft








31.7 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft