The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 22,800
€ 33,000
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 1.9 TDI DPF and the A3 3.2 are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.74 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
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 DPF
A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
39 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
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).
198.9 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft
