The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI S tronic (09 - 10)
€ 23,600
€ 29,500
€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 e is 2.1 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.9 TDI e
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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
166.9
101.5
169
166.9 in
Length
169 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.9 TDI e
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.84 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI e
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI e
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
CBBB, CFGB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
168 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI e
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
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28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e
28.72 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI e
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
41 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
600 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
600 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
117.3 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
117.3 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI e
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
