The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

€ 29,500
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14) A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
€ 22,800
 Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08) A3 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI is 3.8 inches longer and 0.8 inches wider.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
70.3
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
103.8
169.7
Blueprint Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
101.5
165.9
169.7 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4090 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI quattro (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.47 %
Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
CRBC, CRLB
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 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
148 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
133 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
21.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
21.82 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
50 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
661 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
661 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
96.7 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TDI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
33.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft