The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) vs. Audi A3 1.2 TFSI (10 - 12)
€ 23,700
€ 21,100
€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI DPF is 1.9 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
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
168.7
101.5
166.9
168.7 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
3109 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.23 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
CBZB
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
104 hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
A3 1.2 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.2 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.13 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
29.89 lb/hp
27.13 lb/hp
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
48 mpg
43 mpg
A3 1.2 TFSI
39 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
697 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
697 mi
621 mi
A3 1.2 TFSI
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
104.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
100.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
A3 1.2 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 1.2 TFSI
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)
30.6 cu ft
