The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 (04 - 08)
€ 24,500
€ 20,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
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
168.7
165.9 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2910 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3979 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.37 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BGU, BSE, BSF, CCSA
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
101 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
116 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
554 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.81 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
28.81 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6
32 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
610 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
