The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 2.0 TFSI S tronic DSG (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 29,900

€ 24,500

€ 29,900
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
The dimensions of the A3 2.0 TFSI and the A3 1.9 TDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 165.9 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
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
165.9
101.5
165.9
165.9 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %

General
A3 2.0 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

A3 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
16.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 2.0 TFSI
16.17 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
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 2.0 TFSI
444 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 2.0 TFSI
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 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
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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