The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 30 TFSI (18 - 19) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF (05 - 08)
€ 27,700
€ 22,800
€ 27,700
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 A3 Sportback 30 TFSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
56.1
70.3
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70.3 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
169.8
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4090 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.65 %
General
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
DKRF
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
114 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
114 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
128 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
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24.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.04 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
24.46 lb/hp
29.04 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
44 mpg
48 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
37 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
586 mi
Range
697 mi
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
586 mi
697 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
100.7 kWh
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
100.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
217 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback 30 TFSI
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
34.5 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
