The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 30 TDI (18 - ..)
€ 24,500

€ 30,800

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,800
ⓘ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 30 TDI.
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
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 30 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.15 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
DGTE
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 3250 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 30 TDI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.39 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
29.57 lb/hp
26.39 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
32 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
690 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
690 mi
A3 Sportback 30 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).
92.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 30 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.5 cu ft