The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 FSI (05 - 07) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 21,000
€ 23,000
€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.6 FSI and the A3 1.9 TDI e DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3935 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
4.05 %
General
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BAG, BLF, BLP
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
114 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.6 FSI
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
122 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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25.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.6 FSI
25.14 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 1.6 FSI
36 mpg
52 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 1.6 FSI
518 mi
759 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
125 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 1.6 FSI
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 FSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
