2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition vs. 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition and 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition and 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI (198 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition (320 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI. (280 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Ambition | 2005 Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 236 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.5 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
