The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 27,800
€ 22,800
€ 27,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same width, but the A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI is 3.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
56
69.5
78.5
55.9
69.5
77
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169
101.5
165.9
169 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3285 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.07 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
158 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
137 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
20.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
20.79 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
504 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
504 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
140.2 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
