The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback e-tron S tronic (15 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI DPF S tronic DSG (06 - 08)
€ 38,400

€ 24,500

€ 38,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The A3 Sportback e-tron is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the A3 1.9 TDI DPF.
A3 Sportback e-tron
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
103.5
169.8
101.5
165.9
169.8 in
Length
165.9 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %

General
A3 Sportback e-tron
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CUKB, CXUA
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
201 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
201 hp
104 hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
258 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
A3 Sportback e-tron
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Performance
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
138 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback e-tron
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.9 TDI DPF
▶ REPLAY
17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
A3 Sportback e-tron
17.71 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Fuel Economy
157 mpg
combined
42 mpg
A3 Sportback e-tron
157 mpg
42 mpg
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
No data
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1657 mi
Range
610 mi
A3 Sportback e-tron
1657 mi
610 mi
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Environmental Impact
28.5 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 e-tron
28.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
56 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 Sportback e-tron
A3 1.9 TDI DPF
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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