The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (05 - 08)
€ 25,400

€ 33,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 2.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
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
165.9
168.7 in
Length
165.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
8.61 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BDB, BMJ, BUB
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
3.2 L / 157 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6300 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
104 hp
247 hp
A3 3.2
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
116 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

A3 3.2
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
30.42 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
42 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
32 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
355 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
610 mi
355 mi
A3 3.2
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
198.9 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
115.2 kWh
198.9 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8 cu ft









31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.6 cu ft