The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 1.6 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 22,300
€ 24,800
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 0 inches longer and 0.5 inches narrower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
55.9
69.5
77
55.9
70
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
166.9
102.4
166.8
166.9 in
Length
166.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
CAXC
Engine Code
CLHA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
104 hp
A3 1.6 TDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.6 TDI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.66 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
27.66 lb/hp
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
62 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
62 mpg
A3 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
51 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
600 mi
Range
818 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
818 mi
A3 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
78.2 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
78.2 kWh
A3 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
