The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12)
€ 22,800
€ 27,800
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,800
ⓘ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 DPF is 3.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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
169
165.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
3285 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.07 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade 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 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
158 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.79 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
20.79 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
32 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
697 mi
Range
504 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
504 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 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).
140.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
140.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
