2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction vs. 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction
To start off, both 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction and 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction weights approximately 20 kg more than 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi A3 1.9 TDi Attraction | 2009 Audi A3 1.6 FSi Sportback Attraction | |
| Make | Audi | Audi |
| Model | A3 | A3 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
