The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (14 - 16)
€ 24,500
€ 30,900
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.44 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
DBGA, DEJA, CRLB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
148 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.75 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
21.75 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
661 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
661 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft
