The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,800
€ 24,500
€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 0.9 inches longer.
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI 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
166.9
101.5
165.9
166.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
General
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAYC
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
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
121 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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29.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
29.14 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
56 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
52 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
814 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
814 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
86.4 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI 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
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
