The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI quattro (04 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 28,400
€ 24,500
€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 2.0 TFSI is 0.4 inches shorter.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
165.5
101.5
165.9
165.5 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3318 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.32 %
General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI 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 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
145 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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16.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.84 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
27 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
19 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
424 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
424 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
166.7 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
166.7 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
28.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
