The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (08 - 09)
€ 29,900

€ 23,400

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,400
ⓘ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 2.4 cm shorter.
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4214
2578
4238
4214 mm
Length
4238 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
1445 kg
Kerb Weight
1355 kg
1930 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
90 kg
6.23 %

General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol 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
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
197 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
197 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 2.0 TFSI
280 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
7.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.03 kg/bhp
A3 2.0 TFSI
7.34 kg/bhp
13.03 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
60 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
37 mpg
60 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
27 mpg
city
47 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
444 mi
Range
727 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
727 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
96.7 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
182 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
350 L
Boot Capacity
350 L








1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1080 L