The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI Tiptronic (04 - 06) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 25,700

€ 25,400

€ 25,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI and the A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF are absolutely identical. Both are 168.7 inches long, 69.5 inches wide and 56 inches tall.
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 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
168.7
101.5
168.7
168.7 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3131 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4200 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.04 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
AXW, BLR, BLX, BVY
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
148 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
130 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
21.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
21.16 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
29 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
422 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
153.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 2.0 FSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft










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