The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 3.2 quattro S tronic DSG (03 - 05) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 33,300
€ 24,500
€ 33,300
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
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 1.1 cm shorter.
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1421
1765
1957
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1957 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4203
2578
4214
4203 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1600 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg
Weight Difference:
205 kg
12.81 %
General
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
V6 petrol 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
3189 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
247 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 3.2
247 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
320 NM
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 3.2
320 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
155 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
89 m
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
6.48 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 3.2
6.48 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 3.2
29 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
377 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 3.2
377 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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).
115.2 kWh
A3 3.2
187.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 3.2
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
281 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1011 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
