The Comparative Analysis :

Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) vs. Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

€ 22,300
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12) A3 1.4 TFSI
€ 33,800
 Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16) A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the A3 1.4 TFSI is 2.8 inches shorter and 0.8 inches narrower.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
69.5
77
55.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
70.3
77.4
69.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
101.5
166.9
Blueprint Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)
103.8
169.7
166.9 in
Length
169.7 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.6 %
Audi A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI quattro S tronic (13 - 16)

General

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
8P
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
CAXC
Engine Code
CJSA, CJSB
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
123 hp
178 hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Performance

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
23.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.02 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
23.84 lb/hp
18.02 lb/hp
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
41 mpg
36 mpg
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
600 mi
Range
478 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
600 mi
478 mi
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
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).
123.1 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
108 kWh
123.1 kWh
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 Sportback 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.6 cu ft
30.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.4 cu ft