The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI (19 - ..)
€ 22,800
€ 29,700
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.9 TDI DPF is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the A3 Sportback 35 TFSI.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
55.9
69.5
77
56.1
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
165.9
103.8
169.8
165.9 in
Length
169.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3020 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4090 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 35 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 35 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
DPCA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 35 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 35 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.74 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.04 lb/hp
19.74 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
44 mpg
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
39 mpg
city
35 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 35 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 35 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft
