The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 31,400
€ 23,700
€ 31,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 3.2 is 3.3 inches shorter and 0.1 inches lower.
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI 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
165.5
101.5
168.7
165.5 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3109 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4178 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.2 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BDB, BMJ, BUB
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
6
Cylinders
4
3.2 L / 157 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.89 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
29.89 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
16 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
352 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 3.2
352 mi
697 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
200.8 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 3.2
200.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 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
