The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 3.2 quattro (03 - 05)
€ 24,500
€ 31,400
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,400
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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
169
101.5
165.5
169 in
Length
165.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 3.2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.15 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
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 e
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 e
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 3.2
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 3.2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
A3 3.2
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29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.01 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
29.57 lb/hp
14.01 lb/hp
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 3.2
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
52 mpg
22 mpg
A3 3.2
41 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
352 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
759 mi
352 mi
A3 3.2
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).
200.8 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
92.5 kWh
200.8 kWh
A3 3.2
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e
A3 3.2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 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
