The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 21,200
€ 25,300
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 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 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.83 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.1 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 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
