The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 1.4 TFSI (12 - 14) vs. Audi A3 1.8 TFSI (06 - 08)
€ 22,800
€ 23,900
€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches longer and 0.5 inches wider.
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
55.9
70
77.4
55.9
69.5
77
70 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.8
101.5
165.9
166.8 in
Length
165.9 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
2756 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
3825 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.43 %
General
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
8V
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CMBA, CXSA
Engine Code
BYT, BZB, CDAA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
120 hp
158 hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
A3 1.4 TFSI
148 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.8 TFSI
Performance
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.4 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
A3 1.8 TFSI
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22.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI
22.97 lb/hp
19.25 lb/hp
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI
45 mpg
33 mpg
A3 1.8 TFSI
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
475 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI
598 mi
475 mi
A3 1.8 TFSI
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
136.5 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI
98.5 kWh
136.5 kWh
A3 1.8 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
A3 1.4 TFSI
A3 1.8 TFSI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft
