The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (17 - 18) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 32,300

€ 24,500

€ 32,300
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
The A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 9.9 cm longer, 2 cm wider and 0.5 cm taller than the A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1426
1785
1966
1421
1765
1957
1785 mm
Width
1765 mm
1966 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1426 mm
Height
1421 mm
2637
4313
2578
4214
4313 mm
Length
4214 mm
2637 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
1360 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1845 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1880 kg

Weight Difference:
35 kg
2.51 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DDYA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
114 bhp
at 3250 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
114 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
250 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
126 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
144 m
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 m
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
11.93 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
11.93 kg/bhp
13.41 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
50 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
71 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
67 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
777 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
777 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 Sportback 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
106 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
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