The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI (05 - 06)
€ 24,800
€ 21,200
€ 24,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 7.2 cm longer and 0.2 cm taller.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
1423
1765
1995
1421
1765
1957
1765 mm
Width
1765 mm
1995 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1957 mm
1423 mm
Height
1421 mm
2578
4286
2578
4214
4286 mm
Length
4214 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
1420 kg
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1905 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1855 kg
Weight Difference:
50 kg
3.52 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
8P
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 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BYT, BZB, CDAA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 bhp
104 bhp
A3 1.9 TDI
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
250 NM
250 NM
A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
158 m
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.99 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8.99 kg/bhp
13.17 kg/bhp
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
58 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
39 mpg
58 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI
29 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
motorway
No data
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
475 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
475 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
136.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
171 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
485 kg
Maximum Payload
485 kg
370 L
Boot Capacity
350 L
1100 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1100 L
