The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

€ 33,200
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08) A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
€ 25,400
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08) A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
€ 33,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI is 0.2 inches longer.
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
69.5
78.5
56
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
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
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
101.5
169
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
101.5
168.7
169 in
Length
168.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
3373 lb
Curb Weight
3164 lb
4442 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI quattro (08 - 08)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
6.2 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)

General

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
8P
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
AXX, BPY, BWA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
197 hp
104 hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Performance

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
147 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

518 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

▶ REPLAY
17.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
17.12 lb/hp
30.42 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
42 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
24 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
490 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
490 mi
610 mi
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
144 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).
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
144 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 Sportback 2.0 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
8.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft