The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 22,800
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI is 9.6 cm longer and 2 cm wider.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
1785
1966
1421
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1421 mm
Height
1421 mm
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
2636
4310
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
2578
4214
4310 mm
Length
4214 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1255 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1740 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
1855 kg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
115 kg
8.39 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four petrol engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CJZA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
104 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
175 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
120 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

146 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

158 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
12.07 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
12.07 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
58 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
58 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
Kraftstoffanzeige
634 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
634 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
92.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
114 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1220 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L