The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 27,800
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) A3 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 27,800
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 height, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.3 cm longer and 1.2 cm wider.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
1777
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1777 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
2601
4237
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4237 mm
Length
4214 mm
2601 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1325 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1855 kg
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16)
Weight Difference:
45 kg
3.28 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
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 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJSA, CJSB
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
144 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

99 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.8 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
7.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.8 TFSI
7.44 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
48 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
526 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
137 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
365 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L