The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 22,300
€ 22,800
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 2.4 cm longer.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4238
2578
4214
4238 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1330 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1820 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
40 kg
2.92 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1390 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
123 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
200 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
200 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
10.81 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.4 TFSI
10.81 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
50 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
39 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
600 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
132 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
490 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1080 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
