The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (03 - 05)
€ 33,300
€ 21,000
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 3.2 and the A3 1.9 TDI are absolutely identical. Both are 165.5 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 55.9 inches tall.
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
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
165.5
165.5 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.37 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
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
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
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
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14.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
A3 3.2
14.28 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 3.2
24 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
17 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
187.5 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
187.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
383 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI
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
