The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 28,000
€ 23,900
€ 28,000
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 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
▶ REPLAY
15.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
15.61 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
30 mpg
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
438 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
438 mi
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
147.7 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 TFSI
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
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
