The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 27,600
€ 24,500
€ 27,600
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 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
3109 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.06 %
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
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
19.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
19.68 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
28 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
526 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
123.1 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 1.8 TFSI
123.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
