The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI (04 - 07)
€ 23,000
€ 21,900
€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 e DPF is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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 e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4023 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.1 %
General
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
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 e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BAG, BLF, BLP
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 5800 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
114 hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.91 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
25.91 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
41 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
518 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
518 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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).
125 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
125 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 1.6 FSI
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
