The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI S tronic (08 - 12)
€ 24,500
€ 26,700
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘ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 e is 2.1 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 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
169
101.5
166.9
169 in
Length
166.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 TFSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.79 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
104 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 TFSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
19.11 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
36 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
526 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
526 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 1.8 TFSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
