The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI S tronic (14 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08)
€ 27,500
€ 23,000
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 e 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 e DPF
2811 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.89 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CYVB
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
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
108 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI e 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 e DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
123 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
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26.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
26.03 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
52 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
47 mpg
52 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
621 mi
Range
759 mi
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
621 mi
759 mi
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Environmental Impact
94.8 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 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
94.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI e DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.2 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI e 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
