The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 22,800
€ 22,800
€ 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 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.7
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2767 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.41 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CJZA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
104 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
129 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
26.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.61 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
48 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
40 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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).
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
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
