The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09)
€ 33,000
€ 23,600
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 3.2 is 0.9 inches shorter.
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI e
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
166.9
165.9 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI e
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.69 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
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 1.9 TDI e
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 3.2
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI e
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI e
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e
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14.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.01 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI e
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 3.2
22 mpg
52 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
355 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 3.2
355 mi
759 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e
Environmental Impact
198.9 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 3.2
198.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI e
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)
30.6 cu ft
