The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (12 - 16) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 25,400
€ 27,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The A3 1.8 TFSI is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
70
77.4
56
69.5
78.5
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.68 %
General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
178 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 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
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
16.41 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
40 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 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).
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 1.8 TFSI
111.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
