The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF quattro (05 - 08)
€ 26,100

€ 27,200

€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
56
69.5
78.5
56
69.5
78.5
69.5 in
Width
69.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.5 in
56 in
Height
56 in
101.5
169
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3406 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.13 %

General
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
Engine Code
BMM
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
30.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
30.42 lb/hp
24.68 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
43 mpg
39 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
33 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
621 mi
Range
621 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
621 mi
621 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
123.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
113.1 kWh
123.4 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.6 cu ft









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