The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI (13 - 14)
€ 22,800
€ 23,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.9 TDI DPF is 3.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.7
165.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.56 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CMBA, CXSA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
120 hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.52 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
23.52 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
39 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
697 mi
Range
586 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
586 mi
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
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).
100.4 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
100.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
