The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06) vs. Audi S3 Sportback (16 - 18)
€ 21,200
€ 43,100
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The A3 1.9 TDI is 4.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the S3 Sportback.
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
55.9
69.5
77
55.3
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.3 in
101.5
165.9
103.6
170.2
165.9 in
Length
170.2 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.98 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CJXG, DJHA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
104 hp
306 hp
S3 Sportback
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
S3 Sportback
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
243 ft
0.000 sec
S3 Sportback
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
29.04 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
48 mpg
34 mpg
S3 Sportback
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
488 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
697 mi
488 mi
S3 Sportback
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).
132.6 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
100.7 kWh
132.6 kWh
S3 Sportback
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI
S3 Sportback
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
