The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro S tronic (16 - 18)
€ 23,000

€ 38,300

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 1.9 TDI e 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 2.0 TDI.
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 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 e DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4376 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
9.68 %

General
A3 1.9 TDI e 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)

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 1.9 TDI e 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
CUPA, CUNA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
181 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Performance
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
28.72 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
634 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
634 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.9 TDI e 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