The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,900

€ 25,400

€ 25,900
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. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 1.8 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
77
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.74 %

General
A3 1.8 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
BYT, BZB, CDAA
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 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
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 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
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
19.68 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
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
455 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
142.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft