The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF (07 - 08) vs. Audi A3 2.0 FSI (05 - 06)
€ 23,900
€ 23,200
€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 DPF is 2.8 inches longer and 0.1 inches taller.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
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 e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4045 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.22 %
General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
104 hp
148 hp
A3 2.0 FSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
184 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
A3 2.0 FSI
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
A3 2.0 FSI
▶ REPLAY
29.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
29.57 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
52 mpg
33 mpg
A3 2.0 FSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
759 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
759 mi
475 mi
A3 2.0 FSI
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).
136.5 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
92.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 2.0 FSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI e DPF
A3 2.0 FSI
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
