The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 26,300

€ 23,900

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI DPF is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3197 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.79 %

General
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMM
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
138 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
127 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
23.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
23.17 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
40 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
632 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
632 mi
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
121.3 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 2.0 TDI DPF
121.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TDI DPF
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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